Refried Black Beans
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 15 ounces canned black beans with no salt added (do not drain)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice from ½ lime
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup queso fresco cut into small chunks
- chopped cilantro for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Pour 15 ounces canned black beans from the can into a small saucepan. (Do not drain first.) Bring beans to a boil over medium heat.
- Add 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1 teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder and ¼ teaspoon salt to the pan. Stir to combine, then allow beans to cook for 5-7 minutes.
- Use a potato masher or fork to mash beans to your preference, whether that's a more uniform mashed beans or more chunky.
- Taste, then season with more salt if needed. Stir in the salt, then remove from heat.
- Top with ½ cup queso fresco and chopped cilantro and serve.
Notes
Allow the beans to come to room temperature before storing in a food-safe, airtight container.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 674mg | Potassium: 377mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 211IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 131mg | Iron: 2mg
