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Refried Black Beans

Creamy, smashed black beans with lots of garlic, smokey cumin and a hint of chipotle. Perfect for so many dishes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Sauces, Side Dish
Cuisine: Latin, Mexican
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 30 ounces of black beans
  • 2 tablespoons of butter
  • 2 cloves of garlic, finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon of cumin
  • 1 teaspoon of onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon of chipotle powder
  • salt and black pepper

Instructions

  • Combine 30 ounces of black beans (including the liquid in the cans) along with 2 tablespoons of butter, 2 cloves of finely minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon of chipotle powder and a pinch of salt and black pepper in a skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
  • Bring the beans up to a simmer and let them simmer until they are soft enough to smash.
  • Use a potato masher or stiff fork to smash the beans until you develop the consistency that you prefer and then transfer the beans off of the heat.
  • Enjoy!