Light Refried Black Beans

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Ingredients

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tablespoon corn oil
  • 1 (19 ounce) can black beans, including liquid
  • 1/2 - 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Cook garlic in oil in a skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  2. Add beans with their liquid and mash with a potato masher or the back of a large spoon to make a coarse puree.
  3. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture is hot.
  4. Stir in enough of water to thin to a creamy consistency.
  5. Add pepper to taste.
  6. Serve warm, sprinkled with cilantro.
  7. (Beans can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Reheat, adding water if necessary.) Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

464 kcal 23% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13g 26% DV
Total Fat 30.7g 39% DV
Carbs 39.1g 14% DV
Fiber 7.1g 25% DV
Sugar 3.3g 7% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 190.5mg 8% DV
Potassium 1513mg 32% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 76.5mcg 9% DV
Vitamin C 141.7mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 351.5mg 27% DV
Iron 12.6mg 70% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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