Refried Black Beans
Tender and flavorful these Homemade Refried Beans cook up in 15 minutes and are the perfect Tex Mex side dish.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Tex Mex
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 4
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 (15 ounce cans) black beans or 3 cups cooked black beans, drained and rinsed
- ⅓-½ cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
- ½ teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
Heat oil in a medium size saucepan over medium heat.
Add in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the beans and 1/3 cup broth and stir to combine.
Add seasonings and bring to a simmer, cover and cook for 7-8 minutes.
Remove the lid, stir and reduce heat to low.
Using a potato masher, mash the beans to desired consistency.
Add more chicken broth as needed to thin out the beans if they become too thick from mashing.
Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
Cover and let cook over low heat for an additional 5 minutes.
Serve with fresh cilantro and any other favorite toppings.
Calories: 69kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 364mg | Potassium: 25mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 65IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg