Canned Refried Beans -- how can I doctor them up to taste great?

Answer 1

Well... my college roommates heated up lard and added the canned beans to the lard.
I believe most mexcian restaurants do this too.
It was good, but thinking of the added fat kind of freaked me out. I still ate it, but used it as a light spread instead of dalloping it on.


But for us gringos, chopped onions, jalapenos and salsa can be added. I still add a little extra oil... about 1/4 cup per can. Also, I add shredded cheese.

For a low fat approach, use chicken broth instead of oil... plus the other items - onions, peppers and salsa.

Answer 2

Canned Refried Beans

Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

I like adobo powder--regular or the one with cumin.

If you like heat, try canned chipotle peppers in adobo (not the same stuff as the powder--I don't know why they both have the same name.) It tastes like a hot, smoky barbecue sauce, and the peppers are hot but delicious. Start with a few and add more if you need them.

Add dairy products to heal the burn--cheese or sour cream.

One of my favorite meals when I was an exchange student in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico was mulletas--split French (or Italian, or Cuban) bread, spread with refried black beans, topped with mozzarella. Broil until the cheese is bubbly. Top that with tomatillo salsa or if you can find it, condensed tomato broth.

Verrrrrry delicioso!

Answer 6

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Answer 7

I make a dip out of them.

Heat them in the microwave with some grated cheese on them. Take them out, stir in some sour cream and some salsa. Serve with tortilla chips.

For just making them taste a little better as a side dish, you can add grated cheese to them and a little enchilada sauce over the top.

Answer 8

Well i am a teacher here at the local culinary academy. Everyone on this answer seems to say the same things over.. well here is an original recipe for you that i often use in my classroom.Nachos Santa Fe
Recipe Ingredients:

2 lb. Tortilla Rounds Chips
16 oz. can Refried Beans or leftovers
1/2 cup Sour Cream
2 cups cooked Chicken
1 1/2 cups Monterey Jack Cheese shredded
1 can Jalapenos sliced

Recipe Instructions:

1. Spread tortilla Rounds chips over microwave-safe platter or baking sheet. Spread 1 teaspoon of refried beans on each chip. Top with sour cream, chicken, cheese and jalapeños.
2. Heat on high for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted.



Eight Layer Torte
Recipe Ingredients:

1 pkg. Taco Seasoning Mix divided or you canmake up your own taco seasoning
1 cup Sour Cream
16 oz. can Refried Beans
15 oz. can Black Beans drained
1 medium Tomato chopped
1 small can sliced Olives drained
1 cup Cheddar Cheese shredded
1 large Avocado peeled, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup Scallions or Green Onions thinly sliced
Salsa
Cilantro Sprigs for garnish
6 Soft Taco Size Flour Tortillas

Recipe Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, mix together 2 teaspoons Taco Seasonings with sour cream; set aside. In a medium bowl, mix together remaining Taco Seasonings with refried beans; set aside.
2. To make two tortes, place 2 tortillas on two separate plates. Top each tortilla with 1/4 of refried beans, black beans, tomatoes, olives, cheese, avocado, sour cream, and green onion, making sure to spread toppings toward the outer edge of tortilla. Repeat layer ending with a tortilla. Wrap both tortes with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
3. When ready to serve, slice into wedges with serrated blade knife. Spoon salsa over wedges and garnish with a sprig of cilantro, if desired...

All of these recipes r fast and easy to prepare.. chicken or pork can be substitued or even fresh fish.. cooking is meant to be fun and exciting.. just enjoy whatever you choose to make...

Answer 9

Put some salsa/hot sauce on them and shredded cheese. Also..I don't know if you'd like it but I love it. Put it over some cream cheese w/sprinkled cheese on top. Makes a great dip.

Answer 10

I add 1/4 cup salsa or diced, mild, green chilies to mine, sometimes I add both if I'm feeling sassy, along with some hot sauce, usually Cholula.