Refried Beans

Refried Beans

A classic tex-mex side dish, thats as quick and easy to make as it is delicious. A great side to our BBQ-pulled Jackfruit Burrito Recipe. The recipe is by MIH chef Mark Breen from our Thrifty Feasts 2 recipe book.  

Ingredients

400g canned pinto beans

1 bay leaf

1 onion

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 medium cloves garlic

½ jalapeño pepper

1 tablespoon finely chopped canned

chipotle chillies in adobo sauce (or a chopped red chilli if easier to find)

Method

1. Finely chop the onion, garlic and deseed and chop the jalapeño pepper.

2. Heat the olive oil in a saucepan on a medium heat and add the onion, garlic and jalapeno.

3. Gently cook for 5 minutes on a medium heat or until softened.

4. Add beans and chipotle and cook, stirring as it cooks for about 15 minutes until the beans have started to break down.

5. Add a splash of water if the it is catching on the bottom. Serve.

 

  • Photography by Chelsea Bloxsome for Made In Hackney www.chelseabloxsome.com
  • Food Styling by Jack Sargeson for Made In Hackney @jackspacesargeson
  • Assisting by Natasha Middleton for Made In Hackney @nattamidd
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