What beans can I use to make refried beans?
Refried beans are traditionally made with pinto beans. However, I'm having trouble finding them; what other beans can I use to make refried beans?
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I have made refried beans out of pinto, small red, black, and even navy beans. I almost tried using kidney beans once but it seemed wasteful.
They were all different in texture but they were all good. Black beans, for example, have a much more fibrous skin so the refried beans are not as smooth- I actually prefer it to the homogeneous pinto mash. Obviously their color is also more interesting.
There are a lot of different bean varieties and I don't know what is available to you. In general I would say to just try whatever you have- it will probably taste good even if it isn't exactly like pintos.
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What kind of beans are refried beans made of?
They are commonly made with Pinto beans but in different regions of Mexico, they are made with other beans such as black or kidney beans. Refried Beans get their name not because they have been fried twice but because the word comes from the Spanish name for the dish \u2013 Frijoles Refritos.What beans can I substitute for refried beans?
Chili beans, rattlesnake beans, red kidney bean and cranberry beans make good substitutes for a refried bean dish.Can I use kidney beans instead of pinto beans for refried beans?
Kidney Beans Pinto beans and kidney beans are often used interchangeably despite being quite different in size and texture. They're both very popular in Mexican cuisine, however, so they're commonly used together. Replacing one with the other in chili, tacos, or refried beans would hardly be noticeable.What are traditional refried beans made of?
Canned beans will not result in the same texture or flavor and it's just not the way Mexican refried beans are made! You can find dry beans in the Mexican food isle at the grocery store. Pinto beans: refried beans are usually made with pinto beans but black beans can also be used.Ultimate Refried Beans - How to Make Refried Beans for Nachos \u0026 Burritos
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