Plant-based pro tip: always keep a stash of refried black beans in your refrigerator for easy on-the-go meals. You’ll use refried beans as a vegetable dip, in tacos, on top of avocado toast, in grain bowls, as a bean wrap, and alongside sauteed brown rice and vegetables. Trust us, these won’t go to waste! They’re super easy to make, a great source of plant-based protein, packed with fiber, and a good source of zinc. Let us know how you’re enjoying them!
In a hot soup pot, add the ¼ cup vegetable broth and the onions. Reduce the heat to medium, sautéing them until they are translucent and golden, then add the garlic.
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Next, add the jalapeño, cumin, and chili powder. Stir for a few minutes until aromatic.
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Add the beans and the remaining vegetable broth and bring to a simmer for about 10 minutes, until most of the broth has been absorbed by the beans. The beans should be soft enough to crush them between your fingers, signaling they are ready to mash.
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Reduce the heat to medium. Using a potato masher or fork, mash the beans in the pan until smooth.
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Season with salt and pepper.
Chef's Notes
Layer it up While you’re adding salt and pepper, add chopped cilantro or parsley.
Add chopped red peppers as you’re sauteeing the onions.
How to use refried black beans Make refried bean tacos.
Add them to a whole grain tortilla with lots of vegetables.
Mix them in a grain or salad bowl.
Use them as a vegetable dip.
Enjoy them alongside organic brown rice and vegetables.
Use them as a spread, similar to hummus or other bean spreads.
In a hot soup pot, add the ¼ cup vegetable broth and the onions. Reduce the heat to medium, sautéing them until they are translucent and golden, then add the garlic.
2
Next, add the jalapeño, cumin, and chili powder. Stir for a few minutes until aromatic.
3
Add the beans and the remaining vegetable broth and bring to a simmer for about 10 minutes, until most of the broth has been absorbed by the beans. The beans should be soft enough to crush them between your fingers, signaling they are ready to mash.
4
Reduce the heat to medium. Using a potato masher or fork, mash the beans in the pan until smooth.
