• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
International Cuisine
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Privacy Policy
  • Journey by Country
  • Recipes
  • Travel
  • My Cookbook
  • Exploring the world through food
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Privacy Policy
  • Journey by Country
  • Recipes
  • Travel
  • My Cookbook
  • Exploring the world through food
  • Connect with us

    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • Home
    • About Us
      • Privacy Policy
    • Journey by Country
    • Recipes
    • Travel
    • My Cookbook
    • Exploring the world through food
  • Connect with us

    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×

    Home » Recipes » Side Dish

    El Salvador Refried Beans

    May 28, 2015 By Darlene at International Cuisine

    742 shares
    • Facebook51
    • Twitter
    Jump to Recipe  ↓ Print Recipe  ❒
    A big bowl of delicioius refried beans from El Salvador

    El Salvador refried beans are absolutely amazing.  They are typically made with a red bean however a pinto bean can also be used. Honestly the secret to the beans is the flavoring by slowly cooking an onion until burnt.  I know it sounds strange but trust me it works perfectly.  You will love these, best refried beans ever!

    El Salvador refried beansDid you know that Salvadorians are also called Guanacos?  If you would like to learn more about this small Central American country, be sure to check out "Our Journey to El Salvador". There you will also find more authentic recipes to go with your delicious El Salvador refried beans!

    Craving even more?  Be sure to join the culinary and cultural journey around the world so you don’t miss a thing,  it’s free,  You can also follow me on Instagram, Facebook ,  Pinterest and youtube to follow along our journey.

    Please note that this page contains affiliate links in which I will earn a small commission however, it will in no way affect the price you pay. I thank you for your support!

    Print Pin
    4.48 from 51 votes

    El Salvador Refried Beans

    Seriously, the best refried beans ever!
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine El Salvador
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 3 hours 30 minutes
    Total Time 3 hours 40 minutes
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 80kcal
    Author International Cuisine

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 lb. El Salvador red beans or pinto beans
    • 2 onions Quartered & divided
    • 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
    • 1/2 green bell pepper roughly chopped
    • 3 cloves garlic whole
    • salt to taste

    Instructions

    • Put the beans in a large pot, add one onion quartered, the green pepper roughly chopped and the three garlic cloves (leave whole).
    • Cover with water by about 4-5 inches IMPORTANT Do NOT salt the water, the beans will never get tender if you do. Bring to a boil and let it be for about 2 1/2 hours till beans are soft and their skins splitting. (Check on them once in a while and add water as necessary, always make sure they are covered by at least an inch of water)
    • Once soft, you can add 1 teaspoon of salt, but keep them bland until the end.
    • Blend the beans and cooked veggies in a blender until smooth, you want to keep them liquidy.
    • In a non-stick frying pan, add 2 tablespoons of canola oil and the other quartered onion. Heat up the oil and onion slowly and cook them SLOWLY until they are black and burned, this takes quite a while, but be patient. Once black and burned remove the onion pieces reserving the flavored oil in the pan and now you add the blended beans. Cook them until you get the consistency you like.
    • Add salt to taste.
    • These beans are amazing thanks to the flavor that comes from the onion oil, Enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 80kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 172mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 28IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg

     

     

    More El Salvador

    • El Salvador Pupusa (masa cake)
    • El Salvador Curtido (Cabbage Slaw)
    • El Salvador Salsa Roja (Red Sauce)
    • El Salvador Flor de Izote (yucca flower with eggs)
    742 shares
    • Facebook51
    • Twitter

    Filed Under: El Salvador, Recipes, Side Dish, Vegetarian

    This Week's Recipes

    A bowl full of Ota Ika a Tongan Raw Fish salad made with coconut milk.

    Ota Ika A Tongan Raw Fish Salad

    a dish full of octopus in a creamy coconut and onion sauce.

    Lo’i Feke (Octopus in Cream Sauce)

    Two large glasses of Watermelon Otai garnished with lime wedges.

    ‘Otai (Tongan Watermelon Drink Recipe)

    Primary Sidebar

    Hello my name is Darlene and thank you for stopping by!

    I am cooking a meal from every country in the world. I do extensive research and choose a menu that I feel best represents the country and their cuisine. Of course that also includes the authentic, delicious recipes. Simply click on the link or the photo in the journey by country posts to get them. I also share important information about the country as well.

    More about me →


    Our Mission

    To promote cultural appreciation by cooking our way across the world, one nation at a time. To discover the struggles and joys that have influenced the people, to gain an appreciation of their land and traditions and to feel the hospitality that only sharing a meal can convey.

    Come join the journey, explore a new country each week and embark on a fantastic culinary adventure.

    Join the Journey It's Free!

    Sign up for my culinary, travel and cultural adventure delivered right to your inbox so you won't miss a thing.

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    Privacy Policy

    Copyright © 2023 International Cuisine All rights Reserved

    • 51
    742 shares