Refried Black Beans
Refried Black Beans turn tender cooked black beans into a velvety, savory spread infused with green chiles, onion, garlic, and warm spices. A touch of tomato paste and cider vinegar adds depth and balance, making it rich and satisfying. Serve as a hearty side, taco filling, or dip for gatherings and weeknight meals alike.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 20 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Refried Black Beans, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 66
- Heart Health
- 72
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the black beans in a large container and cover them with several inches of cool water; let them sit for 8 hours to overnight. Drain.
- 2
Place the beans in a pot and add enough water to cover; bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer until the beans are very tender, about 1 hour.
- 3
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium; cook and stir the onion and garlic until the onion is soft and translucent, about 10 minutes. Add the black beans, green chiles, chili powder, and cumin; cook and stir until the flavors come together, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Process the black bean mixture in a food processor until smooth. Add the tomato paste, chicken broth, vinegar, and salt; process until you reach the desired consistency. Return the beans to the pot and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes more.
- Calories 106.65 kcal Moderate 5%
- Protein 4.45 g Low Source 9%
- Carbohydrate 18.43 g 7%
- Total Fat 1.6 g Low Source 2%
- Saturated Fat 0.19 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.38 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 151.23 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 3.23 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 3.26 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 65.02 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 1.67 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 182.66 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 35.17 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 10.72 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Refried Black Beans is made with 11 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 1 hr 35 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Beans, Chicken Broth, and Chili Powder. Each serving provides about 106.65 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Refried Black Beans made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Beans, Chicken Broth, Chili Powder, Cooking Oil. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Refried Black Beans?
- About 1 hr 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 106.65 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Refried Black Beans easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Refried Black Beans healthy?
- Refried Black Beans has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 106.65 calories and 4.45 g of protein, or 9% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 151.23 mg (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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