Comments on: Oil-Free Refried Beans

By: Kristen Hong

Kristen Hong — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 23:51:05 +0000

In reply to Brenda. SO happy to hear that Brenda! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a recipe rating and review--much appreciated!

By: Kristen Hong

Kristen Hong — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 23:45:06 +0000

In reply to Larry Feldman. Hi Larry, I don't make homemade beans so I don't really have an answer for you there. I have seen other commenters on my hummus recipe who just use the bean cooking water in place of the aquafaba. As far as the Sprouts brand I think I used them because I liked how the can looked, lol! I don't have any prejudices for or against any canned bean brands so use whatever you like.

By: Kristen Hong

Kristen Hong — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 22:29:42 +0000

In reply to Melissa. Hi Melissa, I'm so thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the refried beans and thank you for taking the time to leave a recipe review and rating--much appreciated!

By: Kristen Hong

Kristen Hong — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 22:26:54 +0000

In reply to Martin Victor. So happy that you've found inspiration from this recipe and I think your method sounds like it will be very tasty, Martin!

By: Kristen Hong

Kristen Hong — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 01:48:18 +0000

In reply to Dea Greenhalgh.

Hi Dea,

I’m so happy to hear that you loved the refried beans recipe! Thank you for sharing all the tweaks you made–so helpful!

xo, Kristen

By: Brenda

Brenda — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 14:19:47 +0000

These beans have become a staple in our house for me and for my family who does not follow a WFPB diet. Everyone agrees they are incredible even without the oil, which is how we make them.

By: Larry Feldman

Larry Feldman — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 21:03:33 +0000

I have 3 questions. I. If I make my own beans from dry beans, from where do I get the aquafaba? 2. Do you have a recipe for this using an instant pot? 3. In the picture you show Sprouts Organic Pinto beans. Does that mean you recommend them? Do you think there is a difference between brands? If so, can you recommend a brand of dry pinto beans? Sorry, more than three questions.

I’ve been experimenting with non fried, non oil refried pintos for years and truthfully, none have been very good. Any help you can provide, I’d appreciate. Thanks very much.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 23:17:19 +0000

This was SO good! I’ve been struggling to make good tasting refried beans for awhile now, even resorting to oil. These are delicious and flavorful and amazing! I made it as is except I didn’t have any pinto beans so I used black beans. I held back just a tad on the cumin ’cause I’m not a big fan of it, and I used a no-chicken broth for the broth. and it was perfect! Thanks for the recipe! This will be my go-to from now on.

By: Martin Victor

Martin Victor — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 08:35:35 +0000

HI, I just found your website after making refried black beans in olive oil. I’ve been trying to eat healthier and I thought that it would be possible to make them without the oil. After reading this article, I’m all set to try, though I do not have access to vegetable broth unless I make it. It’s hard to come by in the stores here in India. Next time I do this, I’m going try cooking the garlic and chili in the aquafaba with a pinch of salt and then add my other ingredients including onion, tomato, oregano, and cumin with the beans. Thank you for confirming my idea about no oil refried beans!

By: Dea Greenhalgh

Dea Greenhalgh — Sun, 12 Jan 2020 01:36:14 +0000

Brilliant! I should’ve doubled the recipe. Personal preference for next time, I would add the garlic to the veggies for the last couple of minutes, but that’s maybe just for this household!
I also cooked my own pinto beans in a pressure cooker so added the extra 1/4 cup of veggie broth as you suggested. Texture & flavours are excellent. I stumbled upon this recipe & will now have to check out the rest of your site & all that you offer. Great job on the refried beans!