Vegan Refried Black Beans
These Vegan Refried Black Beans are made with canned black beans and simple spices for a quick and flavorful side dish. Ready in just 15 minutes, they’re perfect for tacos, burrito bowls, tostadas, and more.
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Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- ½ cup minced Yellow Onion
- 2 tablespoons minced Jalapeño
- 2 Garlic Cloves minced
- ½ teaspoon Ground Cumin
- ½ teaspoon Chili Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt see note
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 2 15 ounce cans of Black Beans do not drain
- Water as needed
- 1 tablespoon Lime Juice more as desired
- chopped Cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a medium-sized pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened and lightly browned, about 3–5 minutes.
- Add the jalapeño and garlic, and cook for another minute until fragrant. Stir in the spices and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the black beans (do not drain) and begin mashing them with a potato masher. Cook over medium heat for 3–4 minutes, or until they reach your desired consistency. Keep in mind they’ll thicken as they cool, so feel free to add a splash of water to loosen them as needed.
- Take off the heat and stir in the lime juice and garnish with chopped cilantro.
- Serve however you desire, and enjoy!
Notes
Important Note about Salt: Not all salts are made equal and cannot be substituted 1:1. If you are substituting table salt for kosher salt, you will need to cut the amount called for in the recipe by at least half.
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