Dairy-Free Refried Beans with Cheese
Indulge in the creamy, flavorful comfort of Dairy-Free Refried Beans with Cheese, a plant-based twist on a classic favorite. This recipe combines perfectly seasoned pinto or black beans, mashed to velvety perfection, and topped with a luscious, homemade cashew cheese sauce. Infused with bold spices like cumin and chili powder and enriched with the umami-packed goodness of nutritional yeast, this dish offers all the savory satisfaction of traditional refried beans without dairy. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s a wholesome, versatile addition to your table—perfect as a side dish, taco filling, or dip. Garnished with fresh cilantro for a burst of herbaceous brightness, this recipe is a must-try for those seeking delicious, dairy-free comfort food. Keywords: dairy-free refried beans, vegan cheese sauce, plant-based recipes, cashew cheese, easy weeknight meals, healthy comfort food.
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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
Directions
Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Step 2
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Step 3
Add the cooked beans to the skillet along with the ground cumin, chili powder, and salt. Stir to combine.
Step 4
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.
Step 5
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.
Step 6
Blend on high until smooth and creamy, adding more water if necessary to achieve a pourable consistency.
Step 7
Serve the refried beans warm, drizzled with the cashew cheese sauce and garnished with freshly chopped cilantro. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1393.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2546.6 |
| Total Fat 95.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 17.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 13.2g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2741.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 326.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 96.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 19.6g | |
| Protein 114.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 419.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 32.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 5677.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories