Refried Beans – Served in a Wrap or on Tacos

Ingredients

For the refried beans

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
• 1⁄4 tsp chilli powder
• ½ tsp cumin powder
• ½ tsp paprika
• 2 cans borlotti beans drained
• 1 tbsp sun-dried tomato paste
• 100ml vegetable stock

To serve in a wrap

• 4 tortilla wraps
• ½ lettuce shredded
• 50g sour cream dip or vegan mayonnaise
• 50g guacamole
• 50g vegetarian cheese or vegan cheese grated

To serve as nachos

• 100g tortillas chips
• 2 spring onions finely sliced
• ripe tomatoes sliced
• 1 chilli thinly sliced
• 50g vegetarian cheese or vegan cheese
• 50g sour cream dip or vegan mayonnaise

Method

1. Make the refried beans first: Heat the oil and gently fry the onions for five minutes.
2. Add the garlic and spices, then cook for another minute. If you like extra heat, add a little more chilli powder.
3. Finally, add the beans, tomato paste and vegetable stock. Simmer for five minutes allowing most of the stock to evaporate.
4. Using the back of a spoon gently break up the beans. Serve the beans as a wrap, with nachos, or any way you fancy.
5. To serve in a wrap: Fill your wraps with the suggested filling and place under a hot grill for a minute or two, to crisp up the outside for extra texture. Serve.
6. To serve as nachos: Place a good handful of nacho chips per serving into a heatproof serving dish. Top with a little cheese and place under the grill for a few seconds.
7. Add a few more chips and extra cheese, then place under the grill for a few more seconds.
8. Finally, top your nachos with dollops of guacamole, sour cream or vegan mayonnaise, tomatoes, spring onion, chillies and, of course, the refried beans. Serve.