Is there meat in refried beans?

Question

I am a vegetarian and was wondering if there is a meat product in refried beans? If there is meat in it, is there a vegetarian version? Thanks for your help.

Answer 1

WIth regular refried beans they use lard (pig fat). They have vegetarian versions in the store with all the other beans. I get Old El Paso Vegetarian refried beans alot. It has vegetarian clearly on the cover. Read the ingredients if nessecary.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

There is lard in Refried Beans. But thre are brand of Refried Beans in a can that don't contain lard. Yoy just have to read lables or if you are out at a resturant then you ask.

Answer 4

Here in Texas most restaurants make refried beans in a traditional manner..with Lard(pig fat). I understand that is not the case all over check with your server.
You can make your own without Lard, by using a veggie oil(olive or other you like). I use cans of Black or Pinto beans. Drained smash about 3/4 of them up. Add all to skillet wiht oil & warm stirring often. I you want to make them oil free use the liquid from the can or veggie broth.
Then depending on your taste add ground chili powder, can green chilis etc.

Answer 5

If you buy canned beans, be sure to check the ingredients. They may be made with animal fat. Some canned beans are vegetarian beans meaning they don't contain animal fat. If you have them at a restaurant, be sure to ask how they are cooked or rather refried. They may use animal fat to refry them.

Answer 6

Refried beans are traditionally cooked with lard, although you can find vegetarian (made with vegetable shortening) and fat free (just water, beans and salt) in the grocery store. In a restaurant, you have to ask; many use vegetable shortening these days but you wouldn't want to assume!

Answer 7

Yes, there is lard in most refried beans. Fortunately, you can get refried beans that are vegetarian. They will actually say vegetarian on them.

Kim at http://www.peaceful-organic-planet.com

Answer 8

This company carries refried beans that are certified vegan.
Look for them in Target, Walmart, or Natural Food stores.
http://www.Amyskitchen.com/

Answer 9

there is lard in refried beans and if you read the cans at the grocery store you will see that there are vegetarian options. but they are not as tasty.

Answer 10

Many brands contain lard. Look for cans labeled as vegetarian.