Refried Black Beans Recipe
Ingredients
- cooked Mexican black beans home-made or store bought
- a generous quantity of good oil eg oilive oil
- 1 large onion finely chopped
- garlic to your taste
Condiments
- fresh or dried epazote, oregano, marjoram or thyme or any of your favourite herbs
- chipotles in adobo
- smoky La Vera paprika (available as sweet, sweet-sour or spicy)
Optional Extra Ingredients
- chopped skinned tomatoes
- chopped sweet capsicums
- chopped fresh green or red chillies
Instructions
- heat a generous amount of oil in a pan, add the finely chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent
- add the capsicums and chiilies if used until they begin to soften
- add the garlic and herbs and cook until aromatic
- now add the beans, stirring to incorporate into the aromatic oil. If the mixture gets too dry, add some broth or water to achieve the desired consistency
- every now and then, leave the beans undisturbed for a minute or so to develop a crust, then fold the crust into the bean mixture. Take care not to burn the beans
- add extra ingredients such as tomatoes
- I've been known to throw in leftover cooked vegetables or the remains of yesterday's soup
- continue to stir the mixture until it has the consistency you like and smells divine
- serve with a vegetable dish and rice or corn tortillas for a Mexican feast
- or serve them as an accompaniment to any meal
- refried beans like a garnish of crumbly cheese such as Mexican Cotija, Greek Feta or Turkish Lor