Refried Black Beans

Name: Refried Black Beans
Yield: 2 1/2 cups
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons lard or vegetable oil; 1/2 cup finely chopped white onion; 3 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 3 cups cooked black beans; 3/4 cup water or bean-cooking liquid

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2 1/2 cups Easy

Total: 20 mins Active: 20 mins

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Ingredients (6)

3 tablespoons lard or vegetable oil
1/2 cup finely chopped white onion
3 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 teaspoons kosher salt
3 cups cooked black beans
3/4 cup water or bean-cooking liquid

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Nutritional Information

Calories183
Fat7.49g
Saturated fat0.58g
Trans fat0.05g
Carbs22.13g
Fiber7.74g
Sugar0.58g
Protein7.86g
Cholesterol
Sodium319.66mg
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These beans work equally well in a breakfast burrito, nachos, or chilaquiles. The smoothness is a personal preference, so mash them as much or as little as you like.

This recipe was featured as part of our Nacho Recipes photo gallery.

by Amy Wisniewski

Tips for Beans

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How to Freeze Beans

Cooked beans can easily be placed into pre-portioned freezer bags for easy storage. Be sure to date the plastic bags with a permanent marker and consume within six months.

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How to Thaw Beans

Remove your frozen bags from the freezer and place directly in a saucepan with warm water. You can also run the bag under warm water in the sink. Toss some of the frozen beans into soups and stews, as they will immediately defrost due to the dish's high temperatures.

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How to Store Beans

Dried beans come in all different colors, shapes, and sizes, though their storage methods stay consistent across the board. Beans should be transferred to a food-safe container with a sealing lid. If beans are left in their original packaging, they'll dry out faster. Place the container in a cool, dry place that is away from any sunlight. You'll want to cook them within a year for ultimate freshness, though some beans have known to last for years.

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Instructions

1Heat lard or oil in a medium frying pan over medium heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes. Add onion, garlic, and salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are soft and just beginning to brown, about 5 minutes.
2Add 1 cup of the beans and mash completely with the back of a spoon or a potato masher. Add another cup of the beans and mash completely, stirring occasionally. Add remaining 1 cup beans and mash, leaving about half of the beans intact.
3Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until the bean starches begin to coat the bottom of the pan and turn golden brown, about 3 minutes. Add water or bean-cooking liquid, bring to a simmer, and cook, stirring and scraping the bottom of the pan to incorporate the water and heat the beans through, about 2 minutes. (The beans may initially look soupy, but they’ll thicken as they cool, so be sure to add all of the water or bean-cooking liquid.)

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