Refried beans

Refried Beans

Refried beans (/rɛˈfraɪd biːnz/), also known as frijoles refritos in Spanish, is a dish of cooked and mashed beans and is a traditional staple of Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine.

Etymology

The name is based on a mistranslation: in Mexican Spanish, the prefix re is an intensifier like "very", thus refritos means "well fried", not "fried again" as might be assumed from the English name.

Preparation

Refried beans are prepared first by soaking and boiling, and then seasoning beans in a manner similar to how they are prepared for mashed potatoes. The beans are then mashed while they are frying in lard or oil. The beans are often topped with cheese or chili sauce.

Varieties

There are several varieties of refried beans. In Mexico, they are usually made from pinto beans, but other types of beans such as black beans, red kidney beans, or navy beans are also used in other parts of Latin America.

Nutritional Value

Refried beans are high in dietary fiber and protein, and are a good source of iron and potassium. However, they can also be high in fat and sodium, especially if prepared with lard or salt.

Related Terms

• Pinto beans
• Black beans
• Red kidney beans
• Navy beans
• Mashed potatoes
• Tex-Mex cuisine
• Mexican cuisine

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Refried beans
• Wikipedia's article - Refried beans

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