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Refried Black Beans

Refried Black Beans

Cost $5, save $10

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 80 Min
  • 12 Servings
  • $5

INGREDIENTS

  • Main Ingredients

    • 4 cups dry black beans
    • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
    • 🧅 1 cup diced onion
    • 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 cup chopped green chiles
    • 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 🍅 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
    • ¼ cup chicken broth
    • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
    • 🧂 Salt to taste

STEPS

1

Place black beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 8 hours to overnight. Drain.

2

Place beans in a pot and add enough water to cover; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer beans until very tender, about 1 hour.

3

Heat oil in a skillet over medium; cook and stir onion and garlic until onion is soft and translucent, about 10 minutes.

4

Add black beans, green chiles, chili powder, and cumin; cook and stir until flavors blend, about 5 minutes.

5

Blend black bean mixture in a food processor until smooth.

6

Add tomato paste, chicken broth, vinegar, and salt; blend until desired consistency is reached.

7

Return beans to pot and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes more.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

255

Calories

  • 15
    Protein
  • 46
    Carbs
  • 2
    Fats

💡 Soaking beans overnight reduces cooking time and improves digestibility.You can use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth for a fully vegan option.Adjust seasoning such as chili powder and cumin to your spice preference.Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for long-term storage.