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Jordan Cord

The Best Ever Refried Black Beans

4.75 from 4 votes
This new take on the traditional Mexican side dish is flavored with authentic spices, mashed to the perfect texture, and has added zing from creamy goat cheese.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 as a side
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 117
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 - 15 oz. cans of black beans drained and rinsed
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup white onion minced
  • 2 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 2/3 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt this has been decreased due to reader feedback!
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
  • 2 oz. chèvre goat cheese

Method
 

  1. Prepare garlic and onion as described above.
  2. In a large skillet, heat oil to medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic for 4-5 minutes.
  3. Add black beans and seasonings to skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes until heated throughout.
  4. Using the back of a spoon, mash black beans to desired consistency. Stir and continue cooking.
  5. Add vegetable broth. Stir to combine. If the beans are too dry, add more broth to reach your desired consistency.
  6. Add goat cheese. Stir to combine.
  7. Serve hot with fresh cilantro and tortillas. Enjoy.