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Refried beans in a burrito fillingRefried bean recipes10 Recipes

Mash your own refried beans, or use a pre-bought can, in tasty Mexican dishes like quesadillas, burritos, and enchiladas for a quick and flavourful meal

Try these refried bean recipes, then check out more bean recipes such as our kidney bean recipes and cannellini bean recipes.

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  • Refried beans served with nachos

    Refried beans

    A star rating of 4.1 out of 5.11 ratings

    Try this recipe for homemade refried beans. They work equally well as a party dip served with nachos, or as an accompaniment to a larger Tex-Mex-style meal.

    • 40 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegan
  • Brazil nut refried beans served in burritos

    Brazil nut refried beans

    A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.6 ratings

    Add crushed Brazil nuts to refried beans to give them a lovely buttery richness. Serve in our Brazil nut burritos or as a tasty side dish for a Mexican feast

    • 30 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
  • Vegetarian refried bean quesadillas

    Refried bean quesadillas

    A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.84 ratings

    This casual meat-free main is a cheap and cheerful way to fill up your friends. Serve these vegetarian quesadillas in slices, so they're easy to eat

    • 30 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Mexican steak with homemade refried beans

    Mexican steak with beans

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.24 ratings

    All the flavours of a good beef chilli con carne in a fraction of the time, cook it in a frying pan or on the bbq

    • 40 mins
    • Easy
  • Chimichanga served on a plate

    Chicken chimichangas

    A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.6 ratings

    Enjoy these flavour-packed chicken chimichangas with Monterey Jack cheese, chilli, chipotle and refried beans. You can bake or deep-fry them

    • 50 mins
    • Easy
  • Rice & bean enchiladas

    Rice & bean enchiladas

    A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.29 ratings

    Filling and great value for money, try these Mexican-inspired vegetarian wraps for a speedy and spicy supper

    • 40 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Spicy bean & avocado tostados

    Spicy bean & avocado tostados

    A star rating of 3.9 out of 5.13 ratings

    Get the kids involved in making this easy veggie Mexican buffet with healthy beans and avocado

    • 15 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Simple mashed black beans

    Simple mashed black beans

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.1 rating

    Fibre packed refried beans are easy to make yourself and are fantastic fajita fillers

    • 10 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
  • Tray of chicken enchiladas

    Chicken enchiladas

    A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.180 ratings

    Mildly spicy and satisfying, these easy enchiladas stuffed with refried beans, onion and red pepper will be popular with the whole family

    • 1 hr 10 mins
    • Easy
  • Corn cakes with avocado salsa

    Corn cakes with avocado salsa

    A star rating of 4.2 out of 5.23 ratings

    A light, easy-to-prepare snack-supper with Mexican flavours

    • 20 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
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