Refried Beans
- 4 cups cooked pinto beans (or other beans of your choice)
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1/4 + 1/8 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- smidge cayenne pepper (or to taste)
- 1 cup water
In a 4 quart pan over medium heat, saute onions in olive oil until they are translucent and soft. Add beans and water. Let beans warm up and water start bubbling. Add all other ingredients. Mash together with potato masher, leaving beans somewhat chunky. Turn heat to low and cover. Let flavors mingle for approximately 15 minutes. Add water if too much has evaporated, or to desired consistency. Adjust seasonings if necessary. Serve with tacos or nachos, or as desired.
© 2006 by Wardeh Harmon
Hi Wardeh!
I’ve been lurking on your site for a while now and absolutely enjoying it! Thank you for the recipes and hints and general encouragement.
Anyway, are the refried beans freezable? (Is that even a word???)
Are most of your recipes freezable?
Thanks!
Hi, Staci! These refried beans are definitely freezeable. (And it is a word I use, too!) Just thaw and reheat… delicious! Alot of my soups and main dishes are freezeable, especially the ones with beans. I’d be cautious about freezing rice, though. I have the best results with rice if it is frozen in a soup or as a component in another dish, but not on its own. I’d be happy to give you my opinion on freezing any dish in particular, if you let me know which one(s( you’re thinking about.
Wardeh, Love these beans! Thank you! I have been making a ton of stuff from your website, but haven’t had a chance to comment on all the recipes… but I haven’t been disappointed yet! If you ever write a book, I’ll be in line to buy! Oh – and I received my first Azure Standard order yesterday. I read about them on your website. What a find! Thank you for everything you share on this website… We made a delicious slaw tonight with raw beets. YUM! And I love your vinaigrette! I have a few beautiful organic sweet potatoes… and I’m considering going really crazy and grating those up for tomorrow’s slaw. I’ve been making slaw daily for the last week and both hubby and I feel so great. And my four year old eats it up as well! Amazing how wonderful good food can make you feel. Thank you again!
Jen, thanks for all your kind comments! I really love hearing that you enjoy my recipes. Please let me know if I can ever help you with anything. Enjoy those sweet potatoes! Have you tried the sweet potatoes grated as a raw breakfast cereal? It is really yummy — Raw Sweet Potato Cereal.