When it comes to Mexican cuisine, refried beans are always part of the equation. While they're seldom the star of the show, ...

If you're deciding between pinto beans and black beans, look at their protein, fiber and antioxidant content, dietitians say.

Make a refried bean mix by gently cooking onion, handful chopped coriander stems, garlic crushed with salt, ground cumin, mixed dried herbs (or use a fresh herb bundle) in olive oil until soft.

I grew up in Texas, land of Tex-Mex, where every platter of sizzling fajitas comes standard with a little plate of Spanish rice and refried beans. The beans were (and still are) my favorite part of ...

Soak dried kidney beans for at least eight hours before draining and rinsing the beans (discard the soaking water). To speed up the soaking process, add a teaspoonful of bicarbonate of soda to the ...

Canned beans are partially cooked and canned with high pressure and heat, killing any harmful microorganisms. They are also treated with food additives, including salt. The process may reduce the ...

It should be soft, but not sticky. Cover with a moist paper towel and set aside. To make the refried beans: Place the broth and the pinto beans (drained) in the blender and process until smooth. They ...

So I tried making this with a couple of tins of sardines and it was really lovely. To make the refried beans, place the beans in a large saucepan, pick out any stones and cover with about 2 litres ...