Refried Black Beans
Tender and flavorful these Homemade Refried Beans cook up in 15 minutes and are the perfect Tex Mex side dish.
Servings: 4
Equipment
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
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Nutrition
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