Ugh, overcooked my beans...

[ludmilasdaughter]

So, my first foray into cooking dried beans didn't work out so well. I really overcooked them. Looking for advice as to what I might be able to do with my mushy beans. Thanks in advance! Oh, they are red beans that I was going to use for chili!

[ludmilasdaughter]

Thanks for all of the great suggestions. I wound up making slighly unconventional enchilladas, but they turned out great. I can't wait to try some of your other suggestions, because well, when I screw up, I screw up BIG, so I've still got plenty of beans to go though. Thanks again!

[chef chicklet]

I don't think there's anything wrong with purreed beans made into a nice creamy soup.
Just add your toppings, ladle it over cornbread, or polenta - add cilantro, scallions, chopped olives, peppers, and lastly some sour cream... I''d be super happy!

[femmevox]

All great suggestions! Two more possibilities:

1) mash them more, season to taste, mix in an egg and some breadcrumbs, fried onions --fry patties--veggie burgers

2) mashed sweetened red beans (generally aduki) are used in a number of Asian sweets--filling steamed buns, etc.

[Veggo]

In the Yucatan beans (usually black, your red will do ) are always served pureed in a variety of applications- a layer between the tortilla and egg in huevos rancheros or motulenos, or as a side with crumbled cojita cheese, fortified with fresh or bottled salsa picante. Pasty is best; if they are too watery cook them down slowly. Useful for gringo -style nachos, too.

[chefathome]

Great ideas. My first thought was pureeing them with a touch of cream and butter (like potatoes, celeriac, etc.). It could be served as a bed for your protein or slathered onto grilled ciabatta bread and drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with a finishing salt.

[sueatmo]

I like all of the ideas posted so far. You could also whip a Mexican or Southwestern version of hummus.

And here is another thought. If you chill the beans overnight without liquid, they will firm up some, unless they are literally cooked to mush.

[magiesmom]

puree them and make a dip. add a little cream .

[ludmilasdaughter]

Excellent idea! Thank YOU!

[scunge]

Refritos or spread on tortillas and wrap around meats and veggies add sauces, cheese etc

[magiesmom]

They would also make a nice sauce for pasta, thinned with spices you like. Toss in some greens too. It won't look pretty but it will taste good.