Vegan refried beans
These cozy refried beans make for a very tasty lunch. Add jalapeño slices, non-dairy cheese, and/or hot sauce to amp up the yum factor. Makes about 1 ¼ cup refried beans (enough for 3-4 burritos).
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 112kcal
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon avocado oil or your preferred neutral flavored oil
- ½ cup chopped onions yellow or red
- 1 to 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ½ cups pinto beans or 15 ounce can, drained and rinsed
- ¾ cup water + a few Tablespoons more if necessary
- ½ teaspoon ancho chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon oregano
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large skillet to a medium heat. Add oil to the skillet and sauté onion and garlic a few minutes, until fragrant and translucent.
- Add pinto beans to the skillet along with water, ancho chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- When the water begins to simmer, lower the heat and continue cooking for about 15 minutes until most of the water has been absorbed, except for a couple of tablespoons.
- Now it's time to mash the beans. My favorite way to mash them is in the food processor. Carefully transfer the beans to a food processor. Turn the processor to high, and blend until smooth. Or set it at low, and just go for a few seconds until it's broken up but somewhat chunky. (If you miscalculated and the beans are too runny, transfer them back to the pan to cook off some liquid. If the beans are too thick, add a splash of brine from a jar of jalapeno peppers or water.)If you don't have a food processor, leave the beans in the skillet. Then use a fork, potato masher, or immersion blender to mash the beans until smooth. If the beans are too dry, add water by the tablespoonful until they are soft and smooth like mashed potatoes, but not too watery. If the beans are too liquidy, keep cooking until they reach your preferred texture.
- Taste for salt and add more if necessary. Top with any of your preferred optional toppings.
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Notes
Storage instructions: Store vegan refried beans in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. They will keep 3 to 5 days.
Or store them in the freezer for up to 6 months. Then thaw in the refrigerator when you’re ready to use them.
If the refried beans have dried out in the refrigerator, add a splash of water and stir before popping them in the microwave to reheat.
Nutrition
Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 151mg | Potassium: 308mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 75IU | Vitamin C: 2.5mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1.5mg
