• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
The Healthier Bite
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • Blog
    • Lifestyle
    • Favorite Products
  • About Me
    • Contact
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • Blog
  • About Me
  • Subscribe
  • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Home
    • Recipes
    • Blog
    • About Me
    • Subscribe
    • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • ×
    Home » SCD Recipes

    Homemade Refried Black Beans

    Published: Sep 30, 2020 · Modified: Jun 20, 2023 by Jennifer Brown · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Share this recipe with others!

    • Share
    • Tweet
    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

    This homemade refried black beans recipe is a tasty side dish with a hearty serving of protein! The recipe is SCD (specific carbohydrate diet), vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, grain free, dairy free, soy free, egg free, and added sugar free.

    Easy refried black beans are the perfect side to any Mexican or Tex-Mex feast you're having!

    Stuff it into a burrito, use it in your taco bowls, or eat it as a dip!

    Try them and I think you'll agree that these homemade refried black beans are so much better than the canned stuff!

    What are refried beans?

    In Spanish, refried means well-cooked (not fried twice)! Refried beans are a staple in many Latin recipes.

    Pinto beans are typically used to make refried beans and they are first boiled before being mashed and sauteed with onions, peppers, and spices.

    Since pinto beans are not allowed on the SCD diet, this recipe uses black beans instead!

    I've also forgone the extra step of sauteing the beans in a skillet because honestly, there's not a huge change in flavor (if any at all).

    So this recipe is inspired by refried beans, but it's not a traditional refried bean recipe!

    Note:

    If you are also following the SCD diet, please keep in mind that beans are an advanced food and should be consumed only when significant healing has taken place.

    Homemade refried black beans ingredients

    • Dried Black Beans - If like me you're following the specific carbohydrate diet (SCD) then you'll have to use dried black beans and soak them. If you're one of the chosen few whose stomachs don't revolt against them at every bite of food, then feel free to use canned black beans. Just remember to drain and rinse them first.

    Recipe tips!

    • Soak the black beans for 8 to 24 hours with at least 5 inches of water over the beans, as they will absorb a lot of it.
    • "Older" black beans (check the expiration date) take much longer to soften during cooking and many times won't soften at all. I know this sounds weird, but make sure to use "fresh" dried black beans!
    • Add salt once the beans have finished cooking. Adding salt early in the cooking process will take them longer to soften.
    • Freeze the refried black beans for up to three months.

    Try these other Latin inspired recipes!

    • Paleo Cuban Flan
    • Black Bean Bites
    • Tex-Mex Chicken Soup

    If you made this recipe, be sure to leave a comment and star rating below! This is the best way you can help support me and my blog!

    Follow me on facebook and instagram . Tag @thehealthierbite and #thehealthierbite so I can see your yummy creations!

    Did you know I have a YouTube channel? SUBSCRIBE to watch all of my recipe videos!

    NOTE: If following the SCD diet, I suggest contacting the company to verify ingredients before using any prepackaged products.

    Recipe

    A spoonful of refried black beans.

    Homemade Refried Black Beans

    by: Jennifer Brown
    Homemade refried black beans are a tasty side dish with a hearty serving of protein! This recipe is SCD (specific carbohydrate diet), vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, grain free, dairy free, soy free, egg free, and added sugar free.
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe Save Recipe Saved!
    Prep Time 10 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 2 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
    10 minutes mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 298 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pound dry black beans
    • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
    • 5 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1 large Spanish onion, diced
    • 1 small green bell pepper, diced
    • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
    • 1 teaspoon chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon salt

    Instructions
     

    • Place the dry black beans in a large bowl. Make sure to sift through the beans and pick out any little rocks. Fill the bowl with clean cool water, making sure there's about 5 inches of water above the beans. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and allow to soak for 10 to 24 hours.
    • Strain the beans, discarding of the soaking water, and rinse with clean water. Set aside.
    • Set a large pot on the stove over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add the onion, green pepper, cumin, and chili powder. Sautee for about 5 minutes until the onions are translucent and the peppers have softened. Add the minced garlic and sautee for 1 more minute.
    • Add the black beans to the pot along with 4 cups of clean water (the water should just cover the beans). Stir until all the ingredients are well combined.
    • Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat and allow to boil for 10 minutes before dropping the heat to medium-high.
    • Partially cover the top of the pot with a lid and allow the beans to cook for 2 hours. Occasionally stir the beans and if too much water is being evaporated, add a bit more.
    • The beans are done once soft to the touch and the majority of the water has been evaporated. Add the salt to the black beans and stir well.
    • Transfer the bean mixture to a food processor and process until your desired texture has been reached. If you don't have a food processor, then you can use a potato masher.
    • Serve warm and enjoy!
    • The refried black beans can be stored in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator or up to 3 months in the freezer. The refried beans can be gently reheated over the stove or in the microwave.

    Notes

    • If not following the SCD diet, canned black beans can be used. Simply strain and rinse the canned beans before adding them to the pot with the other ingredients. 
    • For creamier refried black beans, process longer in the food processor. 
    • Add the salt only after the beans have finished cooking. Adding salt earlier in the cooking process will cause the beans to take longer to soften.
    • Refried black beans are supposed to be pretty congealed.
     
    *The recipe makes 4 cups of refried black beans. A serving is considered ½ cup. The nutritional information calculated in this recipe is an estimate*
     
    The photos and content above are copyright protected. Please do not use my photos. Please do not copy this recipe and share it on your own website or social media channels. If you wish to tell people about this recipe, you can provide a link back to my blog rather than copying the recipe. Thank you! XO, Jen

    Nutrition

    Calories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 1208mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 166IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 4mg
    Keyword easy refried black beans, homemade refried black beans
    Did you make this recipe?Let me know how it was by leaving a comment and star rating below!

    More SCD Recipes

    • A paleo apple cake on a table surrounded by a couple forks, flowers, and apples.
      Upside-Down Paleo Apple Cake
    • A cupcake sprinkled with ground cinnamon on a table.
      Gluten Free Pumpkin Cupcakes
    • An apple tart on a plate surrounded by utensils, an a vase of flowers.
      Gluten-Free Apple Tart
    • Cooked chicken in a large skillet.
      Cider Braised Chicken

    Reader Interactions

    Leave a Comment! Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Rate this recipe!




    Primary Sidebar

    Welcome! Years ago I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease and found symptom relief by following the specific carbohydrate diet (SCD). Here you'll find deliciously healthy, whole food recipes that can be enjoyed by all!

    More about me →

    Most Popular Recipes

    • Healthy carrot zucchini muffins piled up on a cooling rack.
      Zucchini Carrot Muffins
    • A whisk filled with honey Italian meringue.
      Honey Italian Meringue
    • A coconut key lime pie on a pink table surrounded with limes.
      Key Lime Tart
    • A chip with broccoli dip on it.
      Healthy Broccoli Dip

    Spring Recipes

    • A decorated lemon cake on a glass serving dish.
      Lemon Almond Flour Cake
    • A strawberry almond flour cake on a white cake stand.
      Strawberry Almond Flour Cake
    • An almond flour lemon tart topped with fresh berries.
      Paleo Lemon Tart
    • A coconut cupcakes topped with coconut icing on a white table.
      Gluten Free Coconut Cupcakes

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • About Me
    • We have a new name!
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms & Disclosures
    • Accessibility Policy

    Newsletter

    Subscribe

    Contact

    • Contact

    A The Healthier Bite is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    COPYRIGHT © 2024 THE HEALTHIER BITE