Easy Healthy Refried Beans
Easy Healthy Refried Beans
This Easy and Healthy Refried Beans recipe is a great alternative to store-bought refried beans. These vegetarian refried beans are lower in sodium, fat, cholesterol and low calorie. Plus you can make them in 5 minutes and have a great bean dip full of flavor.
How do you make easy healthy refried beans?
You won’t believe how easy they are to make and how tasty they are! I love them in burritos, taco salads, nachos, tacos, tostadas and I even like these refried beans as a dip. SO GOOD!
What kind of bean is used for refried beans?
I used black beans and based the nutrition from them, but you can use kidney beans or pinto beans for your refried beans. It’s really just personal preference.
Do you have to use dried beans to make refried beans?
I didn’t. I’m sure it tastes wonderful if you have the time to soak the beans and prepare them, however I’m all about quick, easy and healthy, so I used a can of organic black beans.
The nice thing about making your own refried beans (besides being healthier) is that you can control the texture. If you like them smooth then use an immersion blender. If you like them chunky use a potato masher or fork.
Here’s Easy Healthy Refried Beans –
Spicy
Flavorful
Smooth
Bean-y
Easy Healthy Refried Beans
Ingredients
- 1 can beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup vegetable broth or water
- 1 Tbsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic
- 1 tsp onion powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pinch cayenne optional
- juice from half a lime or lemon
Instructions
- In a medium pot over medium heat, add broth, drained beans, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder and onion powder. Stir.
- Mash with a fork, potato masher or use an immersion blender until you reach desired texture. Heat for 3-5 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Add lime or lemon juice, cayenne, salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition
If you want another dip check out this recipe for Chipotle Salsa in my FREE E Book – A Few Small Bites: Healthier Versions of Classic Snacks.
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