Refried Black Beans
These refried black beans are a quick, easy, and healthy side dish to complement any of your favorite Mexican dishes! 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 how flavorful they are! In just 20 minutes, you'll have the most delicious refried beans and will want to make them over and over again!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 153kcal
Prep 5 minutes
Cooking 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
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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)
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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.
Notes
- If using dried black beans, these must be prepared ahead of time. They 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).
Nutrition
Calories: 153kcal (8%) | Carbohydrates: 20g (7%) | Protein: 7g (14%) | Fat: 5g (8%) | Saturated Fat: 4g (25%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 19mg (1%) | Potassium: 305mg (9%) | Fiber: 7g (29%) | Sugar: 1g (1%) | Vitamin A: 29IU (1%) | Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) | Calcium: 25mg (3%) | Iron: 2mg (11%)
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