Vegan Refried Beans
These vegan refried beans are quick and easy and simply loaded with flavor. Perfect as a side dish or dip, or spread on your tacos, burritos and quesadillas. Ready in 25 minutes!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 4
Calories: 256kcal
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- ½ Medium Onion White, Yellow or Brown, Finely Chopped
- 2 Cloves Garlic Crushed
- ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- ½ teaspoon Cumin
- 2 (15-ounce) Cans Pinto Beans Drained, or 3 cups Cooked Pinto Beans
- ½ cup Water (120ml)
- ¼ cup Cilantro Chopped
- ¼ teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1 Tablespoon Lime Juice Freshly Squeezed
Heat a skillet or pan over medium heat. Add olive oil and chopped onions and sauté until the onions are softened.
Add crushed garlic, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes and cumin. Sauté with the onions for a minute until the spices are fragrant.
Add pinto beans and water and stir in.
Cover the pan and let them cook for 5 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and remove the lid. Use a potato masher to mash up the beans until you reach the desired consistency - you can leave it chunky, or mash them very well for a smooth consistency.
Let the mashed beans cook for 2-3 minutes more, stirring regularly.
Remove from the heat and add chopped cilantro, sea salt and lime juice. Taste test and add more salt if needed. If it seems too dry, add a little water and mix in.
Keep them covered until you're ready to serve.
- Pinto beans - we used two 15-ounce cans of pinto beans (drained). If you don't want to use canned beans, then you can cook them yourself and use 3 cups of cooked pinto beans.
- Red pepper flakes and cayenne pepper - adds flavor and a touch of heat, but it's just a touch. Feel free to omit them though if you don't want any heat at all.
- Storing: Keep them stored in a covered container in the fridge for 4-5 days. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
Serving: 1Serve | Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 151mg | Potassium: 603mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 143IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 3mg