EASY VEGETARIAN CROCK POT REFRIED BEANS (WITHOUT LARD!)
Creamy refried beans from scratch, right in your Crock Pot! With a simple list of ingredients, these lard-free vegetarian and vegan refried beans are a cinch to make.
Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty
Time 8h10m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Rinse beans under water and pick through, discarding any weird broken bean pieces or other debris. Place beans in a 3-quart or larger Crock Pot and fill Crock Pot with water to about 2 - 3 inches above the beans. Cover and let sit overnight, or for at least 8 hours.
- Discard soaking water by pouring beans into a colander. Rinse beans. Return beans to the Crock Pot.
- Add vegetable broth, olive oil, garlic, onion powder, cumin, chili powder, and salt.
- Cook on low for 8 - 10 hours, until beans are cooked through.
- Turn off Crock Pot and remove lid to allow beans to cool a bit so that they're safer to handle. Using an immersion blender, blend beans to desired consistency (you might like your beans to be 100% smooth, or chunky with a few beans still left whole). A note on liquid level: Crock Pots can vary, so if before blending, the liquid is still above the level of the beans, you may want to skim a little off and reserve the liquid for possibly thinning later on. Mine cook down and end up at the perfect consistency with exactly 3 cups vegetable broth, and I don't need to remove any of the liquid before blending.
- Turn Crock Pot back on to low and let pureed beans sit and cook for another 30 minutes or so. This will help the beans to thicken up and the flavors to develop.
- Taste and add additional salt if desired. I actually like to use 2 teaspoons kosher salt up front, but I like mine a bit salty. If beans are too thick, add additional vegetable broth and stir. If beans are too thin, let sit for a little longer and they will thicken up nicely.
- Squeeze half a lime over the top of the beans before serving, if desired.
- These keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 2 - 3 days, or you can keep them frozen for several months. They will thicken after sitting. Just thin with vegetable broth or water to the desired consistency.
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Samah Sebaay
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so customizable. I can add whatever spices I want to make the beans my own. I've even added some chopped vegetables to the beans, and they turned out great.
Bran Do
[email protected]These refried beans are the perfect party food. They're easy to make, they're delicious, and they're always a hit with guests.
Mlungisi Gumede
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been making refried beans for years, but this recipe is by far the best. The beans are so creamy and flavorful, and they're the perfect addition to any Mexican dish.
Robert Whitworth
[email protected]These refried beans are a great way to add some extra protein to your diet. They're packed with fiber and protein, and they're a great way to start your day.
Sonali Akhter
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've used it to make tacos, burritos, and even nachos. The beans are always delicious, no matter how I use them.
Slindile TSHABALALA
[email protected]These refried beans are the perfect comfort food. They're warm, creamy, and flavorful, and they're the perfect thing to eat on a cold day.
Emmanuel Kyei Peprah
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good vegetarian refried bean recipe for a long time, and this one is perfect.
Fady Azmy
[email protected]These refried beans are a great way to get your kids to eat more vegetables. My kids love them, and they don't even realize that they're eating black beans.
Ibou dieng
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so easy to make. I just threw all of the ingredients in my crock pot and let it cook. The beans were done in a few hours, and they were absolutely delicious.
JAMES234 KINDLE
[email protected]These refried beans are the best I've ever had. They're so creamy and flavorful, and they're the perfect addition to any Mexican dish.
Ateeq Nasir
[email protected]I made these refried beans for a party, and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them, and I even got a few requests for the recipe.
Drazzy Philip
[email protected]These refried beans are a great way to use up leftover beans. I had a can of black beans in my pantry, and I decided to give this recipe a try. The beans were delicious, and I will definitely be making them again.
bills shely
[email protected]I'm always looking for easy and delicious vegetarian recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The beans were creamy and flavorful, and they were the perfect addition to my tacos.
Mahase Mofokeng
[email protected]These refried beans were a hit with my family! They were so easy to make and they tasted delicious. I will definitely be making them again.