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Black Refried Beans

Kelly Jensen
This Refried Black Beans recipe is a flavorful and easy vegan recipe with pantry staple dried beans, no soaking required. These bold and flavorful beans can be made on the stove top or Instant Pot / Pressure Cooker - recipes for both below!
5 from 1 vote
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 8 servings
Calories 220 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb dried black beans about 2 1/4 cups dried beans (or 2 14-ounces of canned beans)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 red onion diced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon adobo seasoning
  • 5 cups water
  • 1 lime juiced
  • Toppings I used red onion, chili flakes, cilantro, and extra lime juice

Instructions
 

Stove Top Directions

  • In a large pot, add the Olive oil and onions and cook over low heat for 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Add the canned beans and the rest of the ingredients, and stir well to combine. Simmer over low heat for 15 minutes.
  • Using an immersion blender or a potato masher, blend the rest of the beans until they are a creamy consistency.  Garnish with extra cilantro and chili flakes and enjoy.

Pressure Cooker Directions

  • Set the Pressure Cooker/Instant Pot to sauté mode, add Olive oil and onions and cook for 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients, and set to Manual/Pressure Cook mode for 45 minutes.
  • Allow the beans to naturally release for 20 minutes or so. Then release any remaining pressure. Using an immersion blender or a potato masher, blend the rest of the beans until they are a creamy consistency.  Garnish with extra cilantro and chili flakes and enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 13gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 451mgPotassium: 881mgFiber: 9gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 91IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 82mgIron: 3mg
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