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.