Comments on: Refried Black Beans

By: Alice Fisher

Alice Fisher — Wed, 06 May 2026 22:01:03 +0000

You have made my day. This a approachable recipe I’m older and need to get ingredients then I’ll review the finished product. Thank uou

By: Anthony GLISE

Anthony GLISE — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:48:21 +0000

A wonderful recipe and great to see a KC presence on the culinary web scene!

(I did my undergrad at the UMKC Conservatory and have always loved the town and its radically diverse restaurants.)

I was on concert tour last year Stateside and while in Puerto I noticed that some the “Abuelas” add a cube of sofrito sauce (previously cooked and frozen in an ices cube tray for future use) to their «habichuelas guisadas», a quasi-refried bean soup that is popular throughout the Caribbean.

As you cited, it’s only for those who like cilantro, but contingent on your sofrito recipe, the cilantro, culantro, tomatoes, Sazón, and achiotina in the sofrito sauce gives the refried beans a nuance of the islands and gently seduces the beans into a fantastic dip for thin, twice-fried plantain chips.

You have a great site going!
Thanks and All the Best,
Anthony

By: LuinManitou

LuinManitou — Sat, 24 Jan 2026 15:30:11 +0000

I love this recipe! It was easy and tasted great. I took it to a party and the beans were a hit with everyone who tried them. I’ve already shared the link with other friends – it is that easy and that good!

By: Wyn

Wyn — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 23:48:20 +0000

I’ve been incorporating a lot of black beans into my meals because of being told I MUST eat more fiber. I’d been wondering if black beans could be used to make refried beans so I was excited to come across this today. Can’t wait to try it!

By: Cookie and Kate

Cookie and Kate — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 19:00:39 +0000

In reply to Maura Shangraw. Hi Maura, no need to apologize for serving alongside meat! I love when anyone is incorporating more whole foods into their meals.

By: Maura Shangraw

Maura Shangraw — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 01:10:45 +0000

10/27/25, I prepared this Refried black bean recipe for “Simply Recipes” The Best Nachos w/ ground beef … ( I realize the recipes from “Cookie & Kate” are vegetarian; however, the refried black beans paired perfectly with the ground beef for our dinner this evening — sorry Kate

By: susan wulff

susan wulff — Sat, 05 Jul 2025 03:08:47 +0000

these are just so good and so easy.

By: Colleen Benedict

Colleen Benedict — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 15:38:25 +0000

In reply to April. Love this idea, thank you!

By: Cookie and Kate

Cookie and Kate — Thu, 15 May 2025 14:25:41 +0000

In reply to nascar4433. Hello, It will be much smoother if you process in a food processor, and that should help with your issue with the skins. The red wine vinegar, like citrus juice, adds some acidity that brightens the flavors.

By: nascar4433

nascar4433 — Thu, 15 May 2025 12:06:33 +0000

I’ve been looking for canned black beans recipes and this sounds really good. Two questions please? If I use the food processor, will it grind up the skins enough to be smooth? I have a swallowing issue and the skins are difficult for me. Secondly, how does the red wine vinegar change the taste? I always have that on hand and it would be easier than trying to remember to buy limes. I’ve never heard of substituting vinegar for lime! Thank you for your great recipes!