Looking for a Mexican side dish that's ready in a pinch and can be made ahead? Look no further than these Healthy Refried Black Beans with Chile and Lime!
Prep Time2 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time12 minutesmins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Keyword: healthy black bean recipe, healthy refried black beans, mashed black beans, refried black beans recipe
Servings: 4cups
Calories: 136kcal
Author: Whitney Reist | Sweet Cayenne
Ingredients
2tablespoonsneutral-flavored oil(such as grapeseed, canola, avocado)
1teaspoonminced garlic
½teaspoonchile powder, preferably ancho
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1(14.5 ounce)can low-sodium or no salt added black beans (do not drain the juices)
½teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1teaspoonlime zest
2tablespoonsfreshly-squeezed lime juice
Cotija cheese, for topping
Instructions
Place a skillet over medium-low heat. Add the oil, followed by the minced garlic, chili powder, and cumin. Cook for 30 seconds, stirring continuously. Add the can off black beans, including the juices, and cook for 10 minutes, simmering and stirring occasionally to heat through.
Use the back of a wooden spoon to smash the beans into the juices. Continue to smash until the mixture becomes creamy, with some beans remaining whole or partially broken. Remove from heat and stir in the salt, pepper, lime zest and juice. Transfer to a bowl, top with cotija cheese, and serve immediately.