Easy Refried Beans (Frijoles Refritos)

vegan refried beans on tostada garnished with vegan sour cream, tomatoes, vegan cheese with slices of avocados and tomatoes on a white background

Easy Refried Beans (Frijoles Refritos)

Easy refried beans (frijoles refritos) are a flavorful classic, and a healthy addition to your burritos, chimichangas, and other Tex Mex meals. It consists of mashed pinto beans, seasoned with onion, garlic, cumin, red bell pepper, and cilantro.

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Course: Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: vegan refried beans

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 10

Servings: servings

Calories: 101kcal

Equipment

1 large skillet

Ingredients

1 small onion chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
1 medium jalapeno pepper deseeded and chopped, or 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup red bell pepper diced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
3 cups cooked pinto beans or 2 (15-ounce) cans
1/2 teaspoon salt

Garnishes

Vegan sour cream
vegan shredded cheese
Chopped Tomatoes
chopped cilantro leaves

Instructions

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and jalapeno pepper, bell peppers, and cumin, and cook for a minute.
Add the pinto beans along with the liquid from one can add salt to taste, and stir. Cook beans for about 2 minutes. Using a potato mash, mash beans to form a chunky paste or process in food processor.

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