It’s comments like these that give me the motivation for the blog! Save this recipe for Refried Beans to Pinterest. So you have to plan ahead. We’ve been cooking beans in the IP for years now and we could not figure out how to get them to taste like our favorite Honduran restaurant. These are fried tortillas with refried beans, crema, and cheese on them. I hope you enjoy the recipes and they can bring you a little of Honduras to your home! I ate these beans with a spoon right out of the frying pan. Honduran refried beans can be used as a side dish to any Hispanic meal. Remove from the heat and mix. I’m so happy the Honduran recipes are working out for you and your husband is enjoying them! JL Fields is the founder and culinary director of the Colorado Springs Vegan Cookign Academy. And when you make them and love them, don’t forget to give the recipe a 5-star rating! You will allow the onions to almost burn but not quite. This is a big batch of beans, and if you don’t have a large family as we do, you can certainly freeze them. You can now take the blended beans and add them to the same skillet where you sautéed the onions. Once done, pulse for 5 to 10 seconds to desired consistency. I am not ashamed…. Hi Leslie!! Merry Christmas! Pork & Green Chile Tamales. Yummy!! These are a small piece of Honduran heaven. Other foods would complement them but refried beans were a staple and always present. Easy to make and full of Latin flavor, they're perfect as a side for your next Mexican inspired meal, spread on tacos, stuffed in burritos, and so much more. Choose the #1 soup function (20 minutes). These authentic refried beans are easy to make and so delicious! Once the onions are perfect, you will add them to the blender along with salt and cumin. I served the refried beans w/ homemade corn tortillas, crema, avocado, and queso fresco. We have frozen refried beans in the past and they were perfect. This cheater refried beans recipe is made with only a few ingredients in the food processor or blender. The login page will open in a new tab. Muchas gracias! I appreciate you stopping by!! Stir once more. They're how all refried beans should be made. Soups, Stews & Broths beef-style vegan broth, chili powder, chopped fresh cilantro, garlic, large carrot cut into four pieces, lemon, mushrooms, red onion, red pepper, stalks celery, taco seasoning, tomato powder, vegetarian refried beans Soup Modern Easy Soups, Stews & Broths 15-30 min, 30-60 min Ace Blender Carrot, Cilantro, Garlic, Lemon Juice, Mushrooms, Red Pepper, Taco Seasoning 0 stars This includes eggs, beans, sweet plantains, soft cheese, and tortillas. Haha! Instant Pot Bean Soup (Sopa de Frijoles Hondureña). My Homemade Honduran Crema! Lots of fun to make using the Instant Pot! Our favorite way to eat refried beans is in Baleadas! I loved the Honduran crema too! Needed a lot of time on the stove to absorb the moisture and get to a firm texture. Fry the Beans: Slowly and carefully add the blended beans to the hot skillet, scraping them from the blender. Hi Paige! I really appreciate you stopping by the blog and commenting! If you can’t get them, then you can use small red beans. You can find them in the Hispanic section of your local supermarket. Glad you enjoyed them! Came out very tasty. There were 10 in each paper bag, and I would literally eat one bag all by myself! I am a gringa from small town Minnesota, but we lived in Honduras for 5 months and my son and grandson were there for 2 years. Thank you for sharing these wonderful simple recipes. Make this tasty side dish in only 10-15 minutes! Before blending the beans, you will rough cut and sauté an onion in oil on the stove. For this recipe, you’ll need to start with cooked beans. Here is a list of the kitchen prep tools, utensils, and appliances I used to make this recipe. Wow, what a wonderful comment! For super thick refried beans, drain most of the liquid. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Enjoy your baleadas! A Blend of Red Beans and Toasted Onion Lightly Fried in Vegetable Oil. We may share your information with advertising and analytics partners. I’m Valerie and I’m One Happy Housewife! Plan to make Baleadas using your Crema recipe. Creamy Veggie Risotto.