Easy Low-Fat Refried Beans Recipe

Name: Easy Low-Fat Refried Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon corn oil; 1 each onions chopped; 2 each black beans cans, rinsed, drained; 1 teaspoon cumin ground; 1 teaspoon oregano dried; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ⅛ teaspoon black pepper; ⅛ teaspoon white pepper; 1 x red hot pepper sauce tabasco sauce, dash; 1 x red hot pepper sauce tabasco sauce, green, dash; 1 x salt to taste

Servings: persons

2 tablespoon corn oil
1 each onions chopped
2 each black beans cans, rinsed, drained
1 teaspoon cumin ground
1 teaspoon oregano dried
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
⅛ teaspoon white pepper
1 x red hot pepper sauce tabasco sauce, dash
1 x red hot pepper sauce tabasco sauce, green, dash
1 x salt to taste

1
Heat the oil in a sauce pan.
2
Saute the onions until brown and caramelized.
3
Add the garlic and cook until the garlic is golden brown.
4
Add the beans and spices and cook until hot.
5
Remove from heat, and mash with a potato masher or process in a food processor until smooth.
6
If the beans are too thick, you can thin them out with a little bit of picante sauce.
7
Serve with your favorite Mexican dish.
8
If you want to make a bean dip, only drain one can of the black beans and add the liquid from the other can to the pot.
9
Pinto beans will also work instead of the black beans.

106

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoon corn oil, 1 each onions chopped, 2 each black beans cans, rinsed, drained, 1 teaspoon cumin ground, and more.

Yes, Easy Low-Fat Refried Beans falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Easy Low-Fat Refried Beans

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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