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Refried Black Beans
4 servings · 20 min total
Creamy mashed black beans fried with onion, garlic, and cumin into a rich, smoky side. Perfect alongside tacos, eggs, or rice.

Ingredients
- 600 g black beans, drained
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1½ dl vegetable stock
- 1 lime, juiced
- salt to taste
Contains: Celery
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Method
- 1.
Sauté the aromatics — Heat the oil in a skillet and cook the onion for 5 minutes until soft. Add the garlic, cumin, and smoked paprika and fry for 1 minute.
- 2.
Mash the beans — Add the black beans and stock, then mash with a potato masher, leaving some texture.
- 3.
Simmer until creamy — Cook, stirring often, for 8 minutes until thick and creamy. Stir in the lime juice, season with salt, and serve.