Prepared refried beans

[randyjl]

Can anyone recommend a canned, etc refried bean? Please no admonsihments about making my own. I am single and when I have the craving, I just want some with no hassle.

[LauraGrace]

Do you have a Whole Foods nearby? Mine carries a few varieties which are delicious -- black bean and chipotle, pinto and green chile, and a couple others. I like them all.

[rochfood]

Just had the regular Casa Mamita ones from Aldi. They were tasty.

[John Francis]

I've enjoyed Old El Paso traditional and vegetarian, and Goya refried pinto beans and black beans.

[pie22]

i grew up with both ortega and old el paso canned vegetarian refried beans. as a child my mom would add some water to thin them out, taco seasoning and chili pepper before stuffing them in enchiladas and tacos. now that i am cooking, i do the same along with sautéed onions, garlic, canned green chillies and if it is for a non-veg crowd...it is all started in some bacon with it's fat.

[Bacardi1]

Lord - I wish I could remember the brand, because I know that this will most likely not help you - but I recently bought a can of "Spicy Refried Beans", & it was the best ever!!!! Plan to buy more, so when I next hit the market, I'll try to remember to come back & post the brand.

The beans were "beany", & the seasoning/spicing was through the roof. Great stuff, & SO much better than the usual bland pap.

[LeoLioness]

I think the Amy's organic ones taste decent.

[rcallner]

Agreed on Amy's Vegetarian - the Traditional style are delicious.

[seamunky]

La Costena. Look for the cans that are "Product of Mexico". This is what the can looks like:

http://www.amazon.com/La-Costena-Refr...

I really dislike Rosarita.

[cayjohan]

Kuner's brand refried black beans are always in my pantry, I think they're terrific...seasoned with lime and jalapeño, good flavor. I sometimes doctor them, but find it's not necessary. Great quick lunch fixings to have on hand.

[Val]

La Preferida makes a decent product, I usually get their organic refried black beans...and yes, I add more sauteed garlic & onions to it, along with peppers as others have advised.

[libgirl2]

I like their black beans too.

[Val]

good to know, libgirl2...thanks...will check out their black beans too!

[wyogal]

I like the vegetarian, low sodium ones, then add butter, maybe a bit of green chilies or chipotle. I forgot the brand name.

[katecm]

Yup to the flavorings, and I also like to soften them with some added liquid. Makes a good burrito filling, especially if you also stir in some whole beans for texture.

[JerryMe]

I prefer the vegetarian ones also. They taste better and the brand I get here is Rosarita's. I rarely add more to them except cheese, though.