Comments on: Wholly Vegetarian Refried Beans (Which Taste Like They’ve Been Cooked With Pork) http://www.tigersandstrawberries.com/2007/05/16/wholly-vegetarian-refried-beans-which-taste-like-theyve-been-cooked-with-pork/ Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:48:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=1.5.2 Comment on Wholly Vegetarian Refried Beans (Which Taste Like They’ve Been Cooked With Pork) by: Refried Beans (Frijoles Refritos) ¦ Cooking by the Seat of my Pants http://www.tigersandstrawberries.com/2007/05/16/wholly-vegetarian-refried-beans-which-taste-like-theyve-been-cooked-with-pork/#comment-51535 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 17:39:09 +0000 http://www.tigersandstrawberries.com/2007/05/16/wholly-vegetarian-refried-beans-which-taste-like-theyve-been-cooked-with-pork/#comment-51535 [...] Wholly Vegetarian Refried Beans , From Tigers & Strawberries [...] […] Wholly Vegetarian Refried Beans , From Tigers & Strawberries […]

]]> Comment on Wholly Vegetarian Refried Beans (Which Taste Like They’ve Been Cooked With Pork) by: Chad http://www.tigersandstrawberries.com/2007/05/16/wholly-vegetarian-refried-beans-which-taste-like-theyve-been-cooked-with-pork/#comment-30280 Tue, 19 Jun 2007 20:48:11 +0000 http://www.tigersandstrawberries.com/2007/05/16/wholly-vegetarian-refried-beans-which-taste-like-theyve-been-cooked-with-pork/#comment-30280 Late posting. I cook beans for a vegetarian almost daily. Some tricks to make it "meatier" 1. Dried Pasilla chilies, toasted until blistered and crackery, then ground fine. 2. Kombu seaweed, about an inch or two added with beans. Remove when cooked. (or not) 3. Fry lots of annatto seed (will make everything red) cumin, mexican oregano, bay, black mustard seed in a cup of oil - add a few tablespoons to beans, save the rest. 4. Whisk in some masa harina. The smoked tea and smoked paprika options sound interesting! Will try them. Late posting.

I cook beans for a vegetarian almost daily. Some tricks to make it “meatier”

1. Dried Pasilla chilies, toasted until blistered and crackery, then ground fine.

2. Kombu seaweed, about an inch or two added with beans. Remove when cooked. (or not)

3. Fry lots of annatto seed (will make everything red) cumin, mexican oregano, bay, black mustard seed in a cup of oil - add a few tablespoons to beans, save the rest.

4. Whisk in some masa harina.

The smoked tea and smoked paprika options sound interesting! Will try them.

]]> Comment on Wholly Vegetarian Refried Beans (Which Taste Like They’ve Been Cooked With Pork) by: Suzette http://www.tigersandstrawberries.com/2007/05/16/wholly-vegetarian-refried-beans-which-taste-like-theyve-been-cooked-with-pork/#comment-22729 Wed, 30 May 2007 00:22:23 +0000 http://www.tigersandstrawberries.com/2007/05/16/wholly-vegetarian-refried-beans-which-taste-like-theyve-been-cooked-with-pork/#comment-22729 oops -- should have specified -- that's ONE big can of pinto beans. ;-) oops — should have specified — that’s ONE big can of pinto beans. ;-)

]]> Comment on Wholly Vegetarian Refried Beans (Which Taste Like They’ve Been Cooked With Pork) by: Suzette http://www.tigersandstrawberries.com/2007/05/16/wholly-vegetarian-refried-beans-which-taste-like-theyve-been-cooked-with-pork/#comment-22728 Wed, 30 May 2007 00:22:10 +0000 http://www.tigersandstrawberries.com/2007/05/16/wholly-vegetarian-refried-beans-which-taste-like-theyve-been-cooked-with-pork/#comment-22728 oops -- should have specified -- that's ONE big can. ;-) oops — should have specified — that’s ONE big can. ;-)

]]> Comment on Wholly Vegetarian Refried Beans (Which Taste Like They’ve Been Cooked With Pork) by: Suzette http://www.tigersandstrawberries.com/2007/05/16/wholly-vegetarian-refried-beans-which-taste-like-theyve-been-cooked-with-pork/#comment-22727 Wed, 30 May 2007 00:19:51 +0000 http://www.tigersandstrawberries.com/2007/05/16/wholly-vegetarian-refried-beans-which-taste-like-theyve-been-cooked-with-pork/#comment-22727 Have made this twice, although with canned pinto beans. Wow! Had never heard of smoked paprika before. This was GREAT!! Suggestions for people using canned pinto beans: Get the BIG cans (25 oz or more) and rinse and drain. Meantime, water-saute one onion with maybe a LITTLE bit of oil if you want. When onions are golden, add 5 big cloves of minced garlic and saute a little longer. Add 1/4 cup of water and one tablespoon of smoked paprika and the rest of the spices (1/2 teaspon ground cumin, 1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt) and saute until water is gone. Meantime, blend the pinto beans with at least 2 cups filtered water and pour into the pan. Mix, and let mixture "boil" for 15 - 20 minutes until most of the liquid is gone. This gives the beans an amazing creamy texture. Add more salt to taste. Have made this twice, although with canned pinto beans. Wow! Had never heard of smoked paprika before. This was GREAT!! Suggestions for people using canned pinto beans: Get the BIG cans (25 oz or more) and rinse and drain. Meantime, water-saute one onion with maybe a LITTLE bit of oil if you want. When onions are golden, add 5 big cloves of minced garlic and saute a little longer. Add 1/4 cup of water and one tablespoon of smoked paprika and the rest of the spices (1/2 teaspon ground cumin, 1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt) and saute until water is gone.
Meantime, blend the pinto beans with at least 2 cups filtered water and pour into the pan. Mix, and let mixture “boil” for 15 - 20 minutes until most of the liquid is gone. This gives the beans an amazing creamy texture. Add more salt to taste.

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