Easy Vegan Refried Beans
A simple refried beans recipe that's made using pinto beans and seasoned to perfection with your favorite taco seasoning.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1-2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ yellow onion diced
- ½ red bell pepper diced
- 2 cans pinto beans drained
- 1½ - 2 tbsp taco seasoning of choice
- ¼ - ½ cup vegan chicken broth (or sub vegetable broth)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped - plus more for garnish
Instructions
- Add neutral oil of choice to a large pan over medium heat.1-2 tbsp olive oil
- Once warm, add diced red bell peppers and diced onion. Sauté until onions are mostly translucent. Season with salt and pepper to taste.½ yellow onion, ½ red bell pepper
- Add pinto beans and stir.2 cans pinto beans
- Stir in taco seasoning, then mash the beans with a potato masher or the back of a fork until desired consistency is achieved.1½ - 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- Stir in vegan chicken broth until combined.¼ - ½ cup vegan chicken broth
- Stir in chopped cilantro, then garnish with additional amount.¼ cup fresh cilantro
- Serve as desired. Enjoy!