Jump to RecipeEmail Me This RecipeAs an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.How to make vegan refried beans with canned beans on the stove or in a crockpot.They’re creamy, rich, & a delicious addition to practically any Mexican/Tex-Mex dish! Table of contentsWhat Are Refried Beans?The Ingredients and SubstitutesWhat Could I Add To Mexican Refried Beans?How to Make Refried Beans With Canned Pinto BeansCrockpot Refried BeansFAQsPro Recipe TipsWhat to Do With Refried Beans?Storage InstructionsCan You Freeze Refried Beans?More Vegan Bean Recipes Want to save this recipe?Enter your email & get this sent to your inbox! Plus you’ll get great new recipes from us every week!Name *Email *Save Recipe What Are Refried Beans? Despite what the name has you believe, refried beans (‘Frijoles refritos’ in Spanish) aren’t actually ‘refried.’ Instead, refritos more closely means ‘cooked thoroughly’ and refers to a versatile Mexican staple traditionally made by cooking pinto beans, then mashing and frying them on the stove with lard, onion, garlic, and spices.

The result is super creamy and flavorful but not vegan-friendly or quick.Which is why we love this recipe for vegan refried beans with canned pinto beans.It’s just as flavorful, but now made lighter and healthier with no animal products, and in just a fraction of the time.

Plus, they taste SO much better than store-bought versions.This homemade refried beans recipe combines ju

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