Easy Refried Black Beans

These easy refried black beans can be put together in under 10 minutes! Canned beans make it super simple! Use them in enchiladas, burritos, tacos or as a tasty side dish. Refried beans are a great meatless meal staple.

Ingredients in Easy Refried Black Beans:

Black Beans

Olive Oil

Chicken Broth

Garlic Cloves

Sea Salt

Uses for Refried Beans:

There are so many ways to use this versatile dish. For starters, enchiladas… I’ll be posting my favorite recipe soon. This is an extremely simplified version of enchiladas. You will love it! Stay posted, it’s coming soon!

Burritos– Spread a few tablespoons in the center of a tortilla and top with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, guacamole, green onions, sour cream or any other toppings you love.

Tacos– I like to fill tacos with refried beans and ground beef taco filling, I think it adds a little something extra!

Refried Beans on the side– Pair with rice for a great side dish to go with your favorite Mexican dinners. You can find some of my favorites here: Mexican Salsa Chicken Bake, 5 Minute Chicken Burrito Filling, Yellow Rice Pizza, Fajitas.

Big Batch Refried Beans

If you double the recipe, you’ll have about 4 cups of beans that you can use throughout the week for quick snacks, lunch burritos, dip for tortillas, etc.

Also, they’ll keep for several days in a tightly covered container in the fridge.

About Canned Black Beans…

Here’s the scoop, get it? Sorry, that was bad! They’re just plain easy! That’s why they’re a staple in my pantry. I especially like the texture of canned beans, they’re typically nice and tender.

Quick Snack

Refried black beans are one of my favorite protein rich snacks for my kids AND they seem to hold them over for a couple of minutes/hours. Another thing I love, they’re healthy! Can’t beat that.

We like to use them as a dip to serve with tortilla chips. Add a little bit of chicken broth if you’re looking for a creamier consistency.

Add-Ins

Consider this a base recipe, feel free to add in green onions, cilantro, chopped tomatoes, jalapenos or chipotle peppers.

Easy Refried Black Beans

Easy Refried Black Beans in 10 minutes using canned black beans! Seasoned to perfection with fresh garlic, chicken broth and olive oil.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Course Gluten Free, Side Dish

Servings 6 servings

Equipment

• Potato Masher

Ingredients

  

• 2 15 oz. Black Beans canned
• 3 tbsp Olive Oil extra virgin
• 3 Garlic Cloves crushed
• 1/4 cup Chicken Broth
• 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

 

• Add olive oil to saucepan (non-stick) and heat on medium high heat.
• Add crushed garlic and sauté for about 1 minute (don't allow to brown).
• Add black beans, chicken broth & salt.
• Place potato masher inside of saucepan and mash about two-thirds of the beans (you can do more or less depending on your preference).

  Stir well and heat for a few minutes.

Keyword Black Beans, Mexican Side Dish, Refried Beans

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