Dairy-Free Refried Beans with Cheese
Experience the bold, comforting flavors of this Dairy-Free Refried Beans with Cheese recipe, a satisfying twist on a classic Tex-Mex favorite. Perfect for those following a plant-based lifestyle, this dish combines creamy homemade refried pinto or black beans with a rich and velvety cashew-based cheese sauce. Seasoned with aromatic spices like cumin and chili powder, and brightened up with fresh cilantro, the beans are mashed to your preferred consistency for a hearty, customizable texture. The dairy-free cheese sauce, made from soaked cashews, nutritional yeast, and a splash of lemon juice, adds a tangy, cheesy finish without any animal products. Ready in just 40 minutes, this vegan-friendly recipe is perfect as a flavorful appetizer, taco filling, or side dish, ensuring a crowd-pleasing meal that packs protein, taste, and convenience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked pinto beans or black beans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, diced onion
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup, soaked for 4 hours cashews
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.5 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
- 0.75 cup water
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the cooked beans to the skillet along with the ground cumin, chili powder, and salt. Stir to combine.
Pour in the vegetable broth and reduce the heat to low. Use a potato masher or the back of a spoon to mash the beans until smooth, adding more broth if needed to reach your desired consistency. Let the beans warm through, about 10 minutes.
To prepare the cashew cheese, drain and rinse the soaked cashews. Place them in a blender along with the nutritional yeast, lemon juice, water, and a pinch of salt.
Blend on high until smooth and creamy, adding more water if necessary to achieve a pourable consistency.
Serve the refried beans warm, drizzled with the cashew cheese sauce and garnished with freshly chopped cilantro. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
675 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.3 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 580 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 83.4 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.8 g | 89% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.0 g | ||
| Protein | 29.5 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 117 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 1449 mg | 31% | |
*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.
