Refried Black Beans
This is really good and has a different, and I think
better taste than refried beans from pinto beans.
1 (15 oz) can black beans with liquid
1/2 cup red or green salsa (Pace, La Victoria, etc)
1/4 cup grated cheese (pepper jack, Velveeta, etc)
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp dried onion flakes
1/2 tsp granulated garlic
1/8 tsp salt (table, seasoning, smoked, etc)
2 Tbsp salad oil
1 Tbsp bacon bits
2 Tbsp cold water
1 Tbsp cornstarch
Add beans, salsa, cheese, chili powder, onion,
garlic, salt, oil and bacon bits to a saucepan.
Heat and simmer 5-minutes.
Partially mash with fork or partially blend with a stick blender.
Mix cold water with cornstarch and add to refried beans.
Simmer for 2-minutes until liquid in beans thickens.
Serve warm.
I’m glad to have that; I love refried beans, and prefer the black.
-JT