refried beans
Tex-Mex side dish
Refried beans are a Mexican dish of cooked pinto or black beans mashed and fried in lard or oil.
Despite the name, they're typically fried only once—the "re-" comes from Spanish *refritos*, meaning "well-fried." The beans are creamy and slightly chunky, served as a side dish or spread in burritos and tacos: I'll have rice and refried beans with that.
Spotted equine or legume
- tacoFilled, folded flatbread
- burritoFilled, wrapped tortilla
- enchiladaSauced stuffed tortilla
- nachosTopped tortilla chips
quesadilla · tostada · huevos rancheros · chilaquiles · torta · chalupa · pupusa · tortilla
Crushed to softness
- friedCooked in hot fat
- lardClarified pork fat
- bacon fatRendered grease from cured pork
- oilSlippery viscous fluid
skillet · cooked · smashed · creamy · smooth · chunky · seasoned · salted
Appetizing, not sweet
- umamiFifth taste sensation
- earthyCoarse and unpretentious
- smokyFilled with combustion haze
- garlickyStrongly flavored with bulb
spiced · cumin · salty · mild · rich · peppery · tangy · warming
Smooth and rich
- smoothWithout roughness or difficulty
- thickHaving great depth
- denseClosely packed together
- spreadableAble to be spread
paste · chunky · velvety · rich · hearty · substantial · mashed · starchy
Folded amino chain
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- legumesEdible pod-bearing plants
- ironElement twenty-six
- carbohydratesSugar-based energy compounds
filling · nourishing · wholesome · nutritious · plant-based · vegetarian · vegan · satisfying
pinto
Spotted equine or legume
nachos · quesadilla · tostada · huevos rancheros · chilaquiles · torta · chalupa · pupusa · tortilla · guacamole
mashed
Crushed to softness
oil · skillet · cooked · smashed · creamy · smooth · chunky · seasoned · salted · garlicky
savory
Appetizing, not sweet
garlicky · spiced · cumin · salty · mild · rich · peppery · tangy · warming
creamy
Smooth and rich
spreadable · paste · chunky · velvety · rich · hearty · substantial · mashed · starchy
protein
Folded amino chain
carbohydrates · filling · nourishing · wholesome · nutritious · plant-based · vegetarian · vegan · satisfying · energizing
- bean dishescassoulet, feijoada, pasta e fagioli, ful medames
- frijoles
- Mexican culturetacos, tortillas, guacamole, mariachi, sombreros
- Mexican foodtacos, chilaquiles, taco, huevos rancheros, burritos
- Mexican ingredientsnopal, nopales, tomatillo, masa, poblano
- side dishesside dish, mashed potatoes, sides, cole slaw, slaw
refried beansbaked beans
Slow-cooked sweetened legumes
bean salad · bean sprouts · dried beans · black beans · roasted chickpeas
refried beansbaked beans
Slow-cooked sweetened legumes
Boston baked beans · cassoulet · dal · hummus · feijoada
refried beanstortilla chips
Fried cornmeal triangles
tostadas · chicharrones · croutons · nachos · crudités