Easy! Refried Jalapeño Black Beans

a bowl of puréed black beans topped with diced jalapeño and queso fresco

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Easy! Refried Jalapeño Black Beans

Refried black beans with fresh jalapeño is the perfect side dish for all of your favorite Mexican recipes. Starting with canned black beans makes this recipe so quick these flavorful, creamy beans will be on the table in under 30 minutes!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Course: sides

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings:

Calories: 178kcal

Author: Leigh Anderson

Ingredients

2 cans black beans drained and rinsed
1/2 yellow onion finely chopped
2 cloves garlic grated
1/2 jalapeño, seeded finely chopped
3 tbsp neutral oil avocado, canola or grape-seed
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 c water
salt
Mexican hot sauce, like Tapatio or Cholula optional

Instructions

In a medium-sized pot saute the onion, garlic, and jalapeño in oil over medium-high heat for about five minutes until the onion is soft and the garlic is fragrant.
Next add in the cumin, black beans and a generous pinch of salt. Stir to combine then add in the water and a few dashes of hot sauce. Bring the beans to a simmer, then cover and turn the heat to low and cook for 10 minutes.
Use an immersion blender to blend the beans or transfer 3/4 of the cooked beans to a blender/food processor and blend until smooth. Return the blended beans to the pot, and season to taste with salt.

Notes

Ingredient Notes and Substitutions:

Canned Black Beans: pinto beans, or even white beans will also work.
Jalapeño: to make jalapeño less spicy be sure to remove all of the seeds and inner white membrane from the pepper before adding it to the beans.
Neutral Oil: avocado, sunflower, canola or grape-seed oil
Hot Sauce: a few dashes of hot sauce adds a good amount of flavor to the dish but you can omit it if you don't like things too spicy or if you're cooking for young children.

Storing and Reheating Leftovers:

Refried black beans will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stovetop over low heat or in the microwave. When re-heating you can add water to loosen them up as needed.

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