As a side dish, or a component to the meal, these refried black beans are a delicious part of any meal! Regardless of whether you are looking to keep your calories low, eating around dietary restrictions, or just want to enjoy some tasty refried black beans...you will love this quick and easy version!
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🥘 Ingredients
- 2 cans Black Beans (15.25 oz cans drained or 1 lb dry - soaked, see notes)
- 2 tablespoon Coconut Oil
- ¼ large White Onion (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Cilantro (chopped+ more for garnish, if desired)
- ½ tablespoon Taco Seasoning (store bought or use my recipe)
- ½ cup Water
- Queso Fresco (optional garnish)
- Green Onion (chopped, optional garnish)
🔪 Step-by-Step Instructions
- Heat coconut oil over medium heat in a large skillet or frying pan.
- Next, add the minced onion and garlic. Cook for 3-4 minutes stirring frequently.
- Add (drained and rinsed) black beans to the cooked onion and garlic, then add the chopped cilantro and taco seasoning mix.
- Stir ingredients together, then add water and continue to cook at medium high heat at a low boil for 10 minutes.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- Garnish with green onions and queso (if desired). Serve immediately.
💭 Angela's Tips & Recipe Notes
- If using dried black beans, these must be prepared ahead of time. The must soak in water for at least 12 hours (they will expand) and then be cooked low and slow for about 2 hours, then drained before use.
- Omit the queso fresco for a vegan version.
- For additional flavor you can swap the water for any type of broth (vegetable, chicken or beef).
🌮 More Taco Night Recipes
We love to use our healthy refried black beans in our 7 Layer Mexican Dip and as a side for any of our Mexican-themed dinners like our shredded chicken enchiladas!
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📋 Recipe
Refried Black Beans
Ingredients
- 2 cans black beans (15.25 oz cans drained or 1 lb dry - soaked)
- 2 tablespoon coconut oil
- ¼ large white onion (minced)
- 1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro (+ more for garnish, if desired)
- ½ tablespoon taco seasoning mix
- ½ cup water
- queso fresco (optional garnish)
- green onion (chopped, optional garnish)
Instructions
- Heat coconut oil over medium heat in a large skillet or frying pan.2 tablespoon coconut oil
- Next, add the minced onion and garlic. Cook for 3-4 minutes stirring frequently.¼ large white onion, 1 teaspoon garlic
- Add (drained and rinsed) black beans to the cooked onion and garlic, then add the chopped cilantro and taco seasoning mix.2 cans black beans, 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro, ½ tablespoon taco seasoning mix
- Stir ingredients together, then add water and continue to cook at medium high heat at a low boil for 10 minutes.½ cup water
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- Garnish with green onions and queso (if desired). Serve immediately.queso fresco, green onion
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Angela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma's kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love!
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