Refried Black Beans Recipe
These easy refried black beans make a perfect side dish to go along with all of your Mexican-inspired favorites. They are loaded with flavor and can be enjoyed plain, as a warm cheesy dip or filled inside enchiladas, tacos, burritos or quesadillas!
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 181kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried black beans (or 4 cans black beans)
- water
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 2 cups onions minced (white or yellow)
- 2 tablespoons garlic minced (about 6 cloves)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large bay leaves
- 1 medium lime juiced
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
Toppings
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 medium jalapeno sliced
Instructions
- Pour the dried beans into a large bowl and sort out the broken beans. Rinse, drain, and add to a large pot. Cover with cool water about 1" above the beans, place a lid on the pot, and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for about 2 hours, or until the beans are soft. Once cooked, remove from the heat and drain. (Note: if using canned beans, you can skip this step)
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large pot, add the avocado oil and heat over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until golden brown, or about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and cook until garlic is soft and tender, or about 2 more minutes.
- Next, add in the black beans, oregano, chili powder, cayenne pepper, cumin, salt, and bay leaves. Add water until the beans are barely covered and continue to cook on medium heat for 30 minutes, or until most of the water has evaporated.
- Remove from the heat, discard the bay leaves, and squeeze lime juice into the beans. Add beans to the bowl of a stand mixer with the whisk attachment and whisk on medium speed for 2 minutes, or until the beans are mashed and at the desired consistency.
- Transfer the beans to a baking dish and cover with shredded cheddar cheese. Bake for about 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before topping with sour cream, sliced jalapenos, or your other favorite toppings. Serve with tortilla chips. Enjoy!
Notes
Storing instructions: transfer leftovers to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Reheating: heat over medium heat, although with a little chicken broth, stirring frequently until warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 181kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 689mg | Potassium: 314mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 331IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 151mg | Iron: 2mg