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Looking to eat more vegan and plant based recipes? Here are some of our favorite resources: Why we love this recipe: Garlic, olive oil, and a few spices make these vegan beans taste incredible. You can use canned beans or beans that were cooked from dry. Alex and I love to make homemade refried beans because they are so tasty and seriously quick. They’re perfect as a side to serve with enchiladas or a side for tacos, or even as a refried bean dip!
Use canned or dry pinto beans. It’s quickest to use canned pinto beans, but you can use cooked pinto beans if you have them on hand. Use this pinto beans recipe to cook them from scratch, or this Instant Pot refried beans recipe. Add garlic, chili powder, and cumin. You’ll sauté the garlic in olive oil, then add the beans and spices and cook until they’re infused. Use the can liquid to add creaminess. Using the pinto bean can liquid for cooking the beans adds creaminess and body! If you’re using dry beans, water works too. Mash them up! The best way to get that refried bean texture is using potato masher! A fork works if you don’t have one.
Use black beans. Swap in black beans for a slightly different flavor (or follow this Refried Black Beans Recipe). Use vegan butter. Use vegan butter in place of olive oil for an even richer flavor. Look for a vegan butter that is organic and minimally processed (Miyoko’s is a brand we like). Add heat. To make spicy refried beans, mix in chopped pickled jalapeno peppers, canned green chilis, sauce from a can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, or a pinch of chipotle powder.
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