Vegan Refried Beans

Creamy and simple Vegan Refried Beans is a Mexican dish prepared with vegan plant-based ingredients. It is full of nutrients and flavors. It is a tasty recipe that contains a high amount of protein, fiber, and fat. Gluten-free and dairy-free products are used to make this dish. It is an easy recipe. You can prepare this tasty and nutritious dish at home. Everyone in your surroundings will love this creamy and spicy taste. Without wasting time, let’s start the recipe.

Ingredients

• Olive Oil 2 tbsp
• Onion 1
• Chopped Garlic Cloves 3
• Cayenne Pepper 1/4tsp
• Red Pepper Flakes 1/8 tsp
• Ground cumin, 1/2 tsp
• Dried Oregano 1tsp
• Pinto Beans, 2 cans
• Water 1/2cup
• Lime juice, 1tbsp
• Salt 1/2tsp

Instructions

1. Place the nonstick pan on a stovetop.
2. Turn on the flame, and heat this pan over a medium flame.
3. Next, add olive oil and chopped onions to this pan.
4. Cook it for 4-5 minutes until the onions are golden brown.
5. Add red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, chopped garlic, oregano, and cumin with onions.
6. Simmer it with onions for 2 to 3 minutes until all spices mix well.
7. After that, add pinto beans with water.
8. Close the pan and cook it for 5–10 minutes.
9. Switch off the burner once the beans are done.
10. Mash the beans with a masher until they have a smooth texture.
11. Mix it well, and simmer it for an extra 4-5 minutes.
12. The refried beans are prepared.
13. Add cilantro, fresh lime juice, and salt over the beans depending on your preference.

Alternatives

You can change the dish’s recipe to your choice.

1. Beans: used cooked or store-bought canned beans. If you want to use uncooked beans, boil water, add raw beans, and cook it for 15-20 minutes. The remaining cooking procedure will be the same.
2. Oil-free: You can cook the chopped onions, garlic, and other spices in boiled water.
3. Spicy: To give a spicy taste, you can use diced jalapenos, sriracha, or cayenne pepper.
4. Water: vegetable broth is a good option. Broth can be added in place of the water. It gives more flavor to the dish.

Serving Ideas

1. Enjoy gluten-free vegan refried beans with many dishes discussed below.
2. You can serve it with Poblano Taco sliders or Portobello Fajitas.
3. Perfectly fit in the avocado lavash wrap.
4. It is used in the Vegan 7-layer Mexican Dip.
5. Eat this with a Quinoa Burrito bowl or Nacho bowl.
6. It perfectly matches cilantro lime rice, cauliflower rice, Southwest tofu scramble, and tofu scramble-stuffed poblanos.
7. You may try this with Vegan Mexican dishes like Spicy Bean Burgers, Vegan Fajitas, and Vegan Enchiladas.

Tips

1. Depending on your choice, you can adjust the bean’s consistency.
2. Add smoked paprika; it gives a smoky flavor.
3. Chop all vegetables into equal shapes.
4. Canned or cooked beans both work well with this dish.
5. Cook onions until it’s mashable.
6. Add plant-based nondairy milk to give a creamy and soft texture.

Notes

You can use vegetable broth instead of simple water. It gives a flavor and taste to the dish.
Don’t overcook the beans.

Storage Information

Fridge: The refried beans keep well in the fridge for 4 to 5 days.
Freezer: Beans covered in an airtight jar. Freeze this jar for 2 to 3 months.
Reheat: Refried beans dry out quickly. When reheating the beans in a microwave oven or stovetop, add a few drops of plant-based milk. It gives a slightly thin texture and is easily reheated.

FAQs

Are store-bought refried beans vegan?
No, Store-bought and canned beans are not vegan. When you purchase canned beans from any supermarket, check the label to ensure that canned beans are vegan or not.

Can we use varieties of beans to make this recipe?
Yes, you can experiment with this dish with different beans like black beans, Northern Beans, Kidney beans, Cannellini beans, and Navy beans. But I preferred to use Pinto Beans. Because it gives a spicy and creamy texture.

Can we cook refried beans without oil?
You can skip the oil and cook the onions in water or vegetable broth.

Nutritional Information Per Serving

Amount per size 1 bowl
Total Calories: 257kcal
Carbohydrates 36g
Protein 12g
Fiber 12g
Sugar 1g
Fat 8g
Sodium 151mg
Iron 3mg