How to Make Refried Black Beans - A Step-by-Step Guide

Refried black beans are a delicious and versatile side dish that can accompany a wide range of Mexican and Latin American dishes. Whether you're serving them alongside tacos, enchiladas, or as a standalone dish, refried black beans are sure to add a flavorful and rich element to your meal.

While refried black beans may sound complicated to make, they are actually quite simple and can be prepared in just a few easy steps. By using a few key ingredients and some basic cooking techniques...

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups dry black beans
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chopped green chiles
  • 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • ¼ cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
  • salt to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 9 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 12

  • Place black beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 8 hours to overnight. Drain.
  • Place beans in a pot and add enough water to cover; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer beans until very tender, about 1 hour.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium; cook and stir onion and garlic until onion is soft and translucent, about 10 minutes. Add black beans, green chiles, chili powder, and cumin; cook and stir until flavors blend, about 5 minutes.
  • Blend black bean mixture in a food processor until smooth. Add tomato paste, chicken broth, vinegar, and salt; blend until desired consistency is reached. Return beans to pot and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes more.
  • Nutrition

    255 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 272mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 46g
    • Dietary Fiber: 11g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Vitamin C: 13mg
    • Calcium: 94mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 1168mg