Refried Black Beans Recipe - Cooking Index
1 cup | 160g / 5.6oz | Dried black beans |
1/2 | Onion - in 1 piece | |
Water - as needed | ||
2 sections | Epazote | |
Salt - to taste | ||
Oil - for frying |
Do not pre-soak beans. Wash well and drain. Place in large saucepan. Add onion and 8 cups water. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer, loosely covered, 2 hours.
Add salt to taste, and epazote. Continue to cook until beans are very soft, 1 to 2 more hours. Add water as needed to keep beans covered.
When beans are done, heat about 3 tablespoons oil in skillet. Add beans and some of their liquid and mash well. Fry until beans form a soft paste.
This recipe yields 4 servings.
Each serving: 152 calories; 305 mg sodium; 0 cholesterol; 11 grams fat; 12 grams carbohydrates; 4 grams protein; 0.82 gram fiber.
Source:
The Los Angeles Times, 05-03-2000
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