Refried Beans

Thick dark refried bean cream with a smooth, spreadable texture for Refried Beans

How do you make creamy refried beans?

Sauté chopped onion and garlic in butter; remove the garlic once golden. Add precooked beans, salt, and cumin, cooking over low heat. Add plant-based milk and cook for 10 more minutes, stirring constantly. Blend or mash the beans until smooth and serve hot with tortillas or as a dip.

Cuisine
Latin American
Diet
Vegan

A super simple and quick preparation for a typical recipe from my beloved country; in reality, there is no single recipe—each household has its own. This is my favorite, and I want to share it with you.

Servings: Serves 8–12

Ingredients

  • 500 g drained unsalted precooked beans (or, if you have previously cooked seasoned beans, omit the salt from the ingredients).
  • 65 g plant-based butter
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin (0.5 g)
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 2.5–5 g salt (to taste)
  • 20–50 ml unsweetened plant-based milk (soy), or dairy milk if you prefer
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Instructions

  1. Start by peeling half an onion and chopping it very finely.

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  2. In a medium saucepan, place the butter and garlic cloves, brown them, and then remove them.

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  3. Then sauté until the onion becomes translucent.

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  4. Add the beans, salt, and cumin, stir, and cook over low heat for 5 minutes.

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  5. Pour in the milk and cook for another 10 minutes, stirring often. With a potato masher, mash the beans until you obtain a creamy texture.

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  6. Serve very hot, with toasted tortillas, as a dip, or simply on its own—it is delicious.

Enjoy your meal!

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