Refried Black Beans
Updated Oct 20, 2022, Published May 06, 2014
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Refried Black Beans
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ large white or yellow onion, , diced
- 2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, , drained and rinsed
- ¾ cup water, (plus more if needed)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, , to taste
- 3 ounces queso fresco or Monterey jack cheese, , crumbled (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the chili powder, cumin and onion. Cook until the onion is tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add the beans plus ¾ cup water. Smash the beans with the back of a spoon or a potato masher. Cook until the beans are heated through. If they are too thick, add a little more water. If too thin, cook a little longer. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Serve topped with the crumbled cheese, if using.
Nutrition
Calories: 221kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 11gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 665mgPotassium: 496mgFiber: 10gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 328IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 143mgIron: 3mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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