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Mexican refried beans (frijoles refritos) recipe | NordMad
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Mexican refried beans (frijoles refritos) recipe | NordMad

Creamy homemade refried beans with pinto beans, onion and cumin. The classic Mexican side dish that belongs in every taco spread.

TraditionalEverydaySide DishVeganVegetarianGluten-free
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30 min total
4 servings
Very Easy

Ingredients

servings
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  • Refried beans

    • 2 stk cans pinto beans (400 g each), drained
    • 2 tbsp oil
    • 1 stk onion, finely diced
    • 2 fed garlic cloves, minced
    • 1 tsp cumin
    • about 0.4 cup water or broth
    • ½ tsp salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Sauté onion and garlic

    1. Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté onion for 3-4 minutes until soft.
    2. Add garlic and cumin, cook for 30 seconds.
    5 min
    Pan
  2. 2

    Mash the beans

    1. Add the drained beans and water/broth. Simmer for 5 minutes.
    2. Mash the beans with a potato masher or fork to desired consistency. Simmer for another 5-10 minutes until creamy and thick.
    3. Season with salt and serve immediately.
    15 min

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Storage

Fresh

  • • Duration: 3 days
  • • Temperature: 5°C
  • • Method: Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Add a splash of water when reheating.

Tips

Preparation

  • • Use dried beans soaked overnight for more flavour — cook them first for 1-1.5 hours.

Cooking

  • • Add more liquid a little at a time for a looser consistency.

Serving

  • • Sprinkle with grated cheese, cilantro or a dollop of sour cream.

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