Comments on: Homemade Refried Beans

By: Rick A Hyatt

Rick A Hyatt — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:33:02 +0000

Full of folic acid (For the brain) & fiber (for the insides). I have Celiac’s Disease, so this is important to me. My morning breakfast is usually game meat (no fat) mixed with rb, and chopped spinach (Lutien for the eyes), some chopped jalepenos (for the joints) and/or salsa (for the heart).

By: Gordon

Gordon — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 23:44:00 +0000

I like to pick over a pound or two of beans, let them soak overnight in a BIG container with LOTS of H2O then cook them all day long in a big Crock Pot with a roughly chopped onion, some garlic and either a ham hock or some salt pork. No salt ’til they’re done or else they get tough.

By: Simply...Gluten-free

Simply...Gluten-free — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:16:00 +0000

I think if I had to choose one cusine to eat the rest of my life it would be Mexican. Love refried beans. I used to visit my friend who lived out in the sticks and her Mexican neighbor would make us refriend beans with so much lard it clogged the arteries just watching her make it but my goodness how good!

By: RecipeGirl

RecipeGirl — Wed, 28 May 2008 12:41:00 +0000

I hope you live somewhere where you can get decent Mexican food. I’m in San Diego, and we’ve got loads of it everywhere you look, but if we go on vacation to say… Florida. Yuck. Don’t order Mexican food in a place where they just know nothing about it!

I’ve not attempted refried beans before. Looks like you did a “smashing” job with them!

By: Nick

Nick — Tue, 27 May 2008 16:58:00 +0000

I tell ya guys, these are great! My girlfriend said they are as good as her nana's (grandmother on the Mexican side) refried beans. So simple but you must try them. And hey, they're gluten-free and vegan (w/o cheese)!

vegans eat, To me that's not a shameful thing but more like bragging rights. Ain't nothin wrong with that!

grace, A lot of Mexican restaurants give you this soupy mess for refried beans. I like some substance to it, which is why these beans are great, because you can control the consistency and texture by adding water and controlling the mashing amount. Refried beans aren't such a bad thing in the morning! I just polished off an egg, cheese and "soysauge" burrito but I sure wish I had some refried beans to throw in there!

sagan, Spanish food rocks. I was studying abroad for 4 months and had the luxury of living with a Senora who did all the cooking/cleaning. We had a home cooked dinner every night, usually consisting of two or more courses. It was some unique but very good food. And yes, you can do the same thing with flour tortillas. They will tend to puff up more, but they will work!

cynthia, I love making everything spicy, but I've forgotten to make these spicy! I need to try that with my next batch.

rosiecat, Haha, it is very strange indeed. I think a good hearty and homemade bean dish is the way to anyone's heart. Sorta like grandma's meat and potatoes (for the meat eaters of course).

veggiegirl, Perhaps then we all have a bit of Mexican in us! Something about their food is just so basic and simple but incredibly delicious and comforting.

celine, Haha, I was trying to come up with a similar but alternate phrase to start off the post...something like legumes, legumes, they'll make you fume... but then I couldn't think of how to finish it.

Carla, Yes, I was "studying" there. I traveled almost every weekend but never got to Ireland unfortunately. You must know then how impossible it is to find peanut butter in Ireland. I've heard it just doesn't exist! I'll be getting some PB in those beans soon! Stay tuned! It's deadly with the homemade chips.

lighterportions, The only refried beans from a can that can hold a candle to these ones are a brand called "Kuner's" and surprisingly "Sunnyside Fat-Free w/ Jalapenos".

Renae du Juor, *bows*, thank you kindly! Now once I incorporate the two together I may in fact be qualified to rule the world. I hope to see your entry!!

h.c., One way to alleviate the GI effects is to soak the beans overnight. Apparently this helps quite a bit. I think adding salt while cooking also help. And yep, they're healthier, cheaper and tastier, especially because you can control the consistency and saltiness!

By: H. C.

H. C. — Tue, 27 May 2008 16:07:00 +0000

My tastebuds, too, love beans — the rest of my GI tract, not so much…

and yes, homemade refried are the best — they taste better and are almost universally healthier than the pre-made/restaurant fat-ladened versions.

By: renaedujour.com

renaedujour.com — Tue, 27 May 2008 15:45:00 +0000

I think you are a genius.
A love for refried beans AND peanut butter is a clear sign of a well-balanced intellect.
I am working on the pb breakfast. If I can get my self into the kitchen I’ll whip something up.

By: lighterportions

lighterportions — Tue, 27 May 2008 00:52:00 +0000

I had refried beans for dinner and they were quite good, but nothing fancy and homemade, just straight from the cane. That homemade version sure does sound good though, especially with the cheese and chips… I just might have to give that one a go sometime soon!

By: Carla

Carla — Tue, 27 May 2008 00:26:00 +0000

Did you study in Spain for those 4 months? I spent 4 months in Ireland traveling and eating (and occasionally studying haha).

I think the reason why I hate refried beans is because I’ve only had the bad kind. I’m interested to see how you incorporate peanut butter.

By: Celine

Celine — Mon, 26 May 2008 19:49:00 +0000

bean, bean, the magical fruit…