Refried Beans

Refried Beans

Beans are an ideal accompaniment to any Mexican meal, especially if they are refried beans which can be served as a side dish or served as a dip for tortilla chips.
  • 10 mins

    Cooking Time

  • 10 mins

    Prep Time

  • 4 People

    Serves

  • 3 cups cooked black beans
  • 3 cups bean cooking liquid or water
  • 1 tsp. Knorr ® Beef flavour Bouillon or Knorr® Beef Bouillon Cubes, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup oil or lard
  • 2 tbsp. finely chopped onion
  • 2 tbsp. grated queso fresco
  • Tortilla chips (optional)

Refried Beans
  1. Put beans, bean liquid or water and Knorr® Beef flavor Bouillon in food processor and process until smooth. .

  2. Heat oil in medium pot over medium heat and cook onion, stirring occasionally until golden.

  3. Add bean mixture and cook over low heat, stirring constantly to prevent sticking, until thickened.

  4. Serve topped with queso fresco and garnish with tortilla chips if desired.

  1. Amount per Serving
Nutritional values Amount per Serving
Energy (g) 440.0
Calcium (g) 94.0 mg
Carbohydrates (g) 50.0 g
Cholesterol (g) 5.0 mg
Fat (g) 22.0 g
Fiber (g) 11.0 g
Iron (g) 3.0 mg
Potassium (g) 521.0 mg
Protein (g) 14.0 g
Saturated Fat (g) 3.5 g
Sodium (g) 640.0 mg
Sugars (g) 1.0 g
Trans Fat (g) 0.0 g

Hints & Tips

Did you know? There are 150 types of beans, 50 of which are Mexican. 

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