High Protein Refried Black Beans

Elevate your meal prep with this delicious and nutritious recipe for High Protein Refried Black Beans! Packed with the rich flavors of cumin, smoked paprika, and a hint of zesty lime juice, this dish takes traditional refried beans to the next level with an added boost of plant-based protein from unflavored vegan protein powder. Creamy and perfectly spiced, these beans are easy to make with pantry staples like canned black beans, vegetable broth, and fresh herbs like cilantro. Ready in just 30 minutes, this versatile dish is perfect as a flavorful side, a hearty taco filling, or a protein-packed topping for rice bowls. Whether you're meal prepping for the week or looking for a simple way to enjoy more plant-based protein, these High Protein Refried Black Beans are sure to become a new favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 88/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 30 ounces canned black beans
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, finely chopped onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 scoop vegan protein powder (unflavored)
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 cup vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 0.25 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
• 0.5 teaspoon, or to taste salt
• 0.25 teaspoon, or to taste black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the canned black beans to remove excess sodium and set them aside in a colander.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the finely chopped onion to the skillet and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the onion becomes translucent.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute, ensuring not to burn the garlic.

Step 5

Add the black beans to the skillet and cook for another 2 minutes while stirring occasionally.

Step 6

Sprinkle the vegan protein powder over the beans and mix well to combine.

Step 7

Add the ground cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder to the beans, stirring to coat the beans evenly with spices.

Step 8

Pour in the vegetable broth and lime juice, and stir well.

Step 9

Reduce the heat to low and use a potato masher or the back of a spoon to mash the beans to your desired consistency.

Step 10

Continue to cook the beans for an additional 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the mixture to thicken.

Step 11

Remove from heat, and stir in the chopped fresh cilantro.

Step 12

Season the beans with salt and black pepper to taste before serving.

Step 13

Enjoy your high-protein refried black beans as a side dish, filling for tacos, or atop a bed of rice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1260.1 grams (1260.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1674

Total Fat 35.80g	46%
Saturated Fat 6.10g	31%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.60g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4657mg	202%
Total Carbohydrate 243.10g	88%
Dietary Fiber 92.70g	331%
Total Sugars 13.10g
Protein 101.30g	203%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 589mg	45%
Iron 33mg	181%
Potassium 4641mg	99%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 19.0%

Protein: 23.8%

Carbs: 57.2%