How to Make Vegan Refried Beans
These Vegan Refried Beans are simple, easy and ready in 30 minutes. Making refried beans at home has never been easier!
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 1 jalapeño diced, optional*
- salt & pepper to taste
- 2 15-ounce cans pinto beans
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 lime juiced
- cilantro for serving
Instructions
- Heat the avocado oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the onion, jalapeño and a pinch of salt & pepper. Stir to combine and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the beans (with the liquid from the can), cumin and chili powder to the pot. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and cook for 20 minutes - stirring every 5 minutes.
- Add lime juice to the beans, then use an immersion blender** to blend about 3/4 of the bean mixture. Taste and add salt if needed.
- Serve hot with fresh cilantro.
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Notes
*If you are sensitive to heat you can omit the jalapeño.
**You can also transfer 3/4 of the mixture to a standing blender, then return it to the pot after blending. Get my immersion blender here.
**These will keep in the fridge for 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 3g