I just ate a can of vegetarian refried beans.

It was disgusting. I don't recommend it. It seems alright at first, a bit into it this nasty vegetation flavor starts to seep in though.

But have you ever had a can of Surströmming? HAVE YOU?!! I dare you!

if my refried beans arent made out of steak, i send them back

Avocado oil, chipotle sauce lime and garlic makes those awesome. I dont even eat cheese or eggs let alone meat and lard and have no issue with making delicious food. Get a better cookbook.

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LV9999Majin wrote:

It was disgusting. I don't recommend it. It seems alright at first, a bit into it this nasty vegetation flavor starts to seep in though.

I have been a vegetarian for almost 25 years, I always buy regular refried beans (just not a brand made with animal fats) and they taste great.

Did you mean a vegan version?

You can make your own vegetarian refried beans

Soak and cook pinto beans in the usual manner. Heat up some oil and sizzle some onions, garlic, chiles, poblanos, anchos, whatever. Roll the beans in that oil, stir and toss them so they're coated with flavor and the skins are starting to come off. Mash with a potato masher or fork, turn down the heat, keep stirring and folding in all the onion bits and such. Top with fresh sliced red onion, fresh coriander, thin sliced green onions, and/or queso blanco.

Freeze unused portions (minus the garnish) in old yogurt cups with hard plastic lids. Thaw under warm sink water then open and add to dish to reheat.

I don't have any experience with avocado oil but it sounds like it might be either fantastic, or difficult to find a fresh batch.

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Aren't all refried beans vegan?

Not when they are made with lard.

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Yuck.

Lard may not be a pleasant word and it may not be very good for you but lard is delicious in many fried foods, including refried beans.