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Other than the ordinary - what to do with Refried beans

madwells1
madwells1 Posts: 510 Member
edited November 2024 in Recipes
Was wondering if anyone had any recipes that use homemade refried beans. I had a serious craving for them and made a big batch in my instant pot. Now I have enough refried beans to last me 6 months!

Short of ordinary Mexican dishes (i.e., tacos, quesadillas, nachos, dips, etc.) does anyone have any somewhat healthy recipes that they have tried that use refried beans?

I have seen refried bean burger recipes or adding them to chilis but that's about it. I will probably freeze them in individual ziplocs, but before I do wanted to see if anyone had anything fun they do with them.

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  • Lounmoun
    Lounmoun Posts: 8,423 Member
    edited June 2018
    Mexican manicotti or lasagna
    https://www.sixsistersstuff.com/recipe/healthy-meals-monday-mexican-manicotti/
    I make it pretty similar to that but without meat- just the refried beans- and salsa instead of taco sauce.

    I have not tried it but maybe you could use your refried beans instead of chickpeas to make a sort of falafel... or something like these bean balls. -> https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-recipe/refried-beanballs-with-pasta-and-spinach/

  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    Break the batch into smaller portions and freeze.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    I live in New Mexico...I use them as a side item for just about anything
  • Ninkasi
    Ninkasi Posts: 173 Member
    Sometimes for breakfast I'll crisp up a tortilla (hold it over the flame of the gas stove), put half a cup of refried beans on it, top with sauteed spinach and a fried egg.
  • acpgee
    acpgee Posts: 8,080 Member
    What about blitzing some up with lemon and alliums for a hummous style dip to serve with crackers or crudites? I like the flavour combination of this cheesey bean dip:

    https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipe/simple-white-bean-crostini
  • Becka77
    Becka77 Posts: 284 Member
    I mix refried beans with taco seasoning and use it as a meat replacement. Mexican lasagna (aka enchilada casserole) is a good easy recipe. Just layer tortillas, refried beans, cheese, onions, and red enchilada sauce in a baking dish like a lasagna, top with black olives and then bake. You can find more detailed recipes on Pinterest.
  • hesn92
    hesn92 Posts: 5,966 Member
    I eat them with eggs
  • pinkshiningstar
    pinkshiningstar Posts: 141 Member
    I use them to make mexi pizzas all the time. I heat a skillet on the stovetop, spray with some Pam, spread refried beans on a tortilla and toss it into the pan. Add veggies and a little bit of cheese. Cover to melt the cheese and keep on the stovetop until the tortilla is crispy on the bottom. Remove and slice. Serve with salsa. So good!
  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    Eggplant torta sandwich: http://thegoodkarmakitchen.blogspot.com/2012/10/vegan-mofo-9-terrys-eggplant-torta.html
  • Colorfan
    Colorfan Posts: 230 Member
    You could make a hummus out of it. Add some tahini, cumin, garlic and chili powder. Pinto bean hummus.
  • islandpiper
    islandpiper Posts: 19 Member
    Yes, indeed. It is all the fault of the Instant Pot......happens to me too. I've been nibbling along on the pound of beans I made and pureed. I'll end up freezing portions in sandwich bags. That's ok I guess. Man, they are good. Made them without a pork hock, just some spices and they are better than most restaurants.
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