Definition of Refried beans

1. Noun. Dried beans cooked and mashed and then fried in lard with various seasonings.

Exact synonyms: Frijoles Refritos
Generic synonyms: Dish
Geographical relationships: Mexico, United Mexican States

Definition of Refried beans

1. Noun. A dry to mushy paste made by boiling, mashing(,) and then frying particularly pinto or black beans, included in or served as anything from a main dish in Central America to a dip in the Southern U.S. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Refried Beans

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Literary usage of Refried beans

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Step by Step: Eating to Lower Your High Blood Cholesterol by DIANE Publishing Company (1994)
"... 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1 ounce low fat cheddar cheese 1/8 cup onion 1/8 cup tomato 1/4 cup lettuce 2 teaspoons chili peppers 3/4 cup refried beans, ..."

2. WMD Machete by Mark Plimsoll (2006)
"In a few moments, the forked tongues of flame licked at the skillet as she ladled refried beans onto it, and then surrounded it with tortillas. ..."

3. Composition on Foods: Fast Foods (Raw, Processed, Prepared) by Lynn E. Dickey, John L. Weihrauch (1998)
"... .222 .207 .637 9.330 2.415 2.940 1.941 'Values based on data from recipe: Flour tortilla, 43%; refried beans, 27%; ground beef, 20%; chili sauce, 10%. ..."

4. Teaching The Best Practice Way: Methods That Matter, K-12 by Harvey Daniels, Marilyn Bizar (2005)
"Under the dripping eaves of the field house, parents cooked quesadillas over the grill and served them with mounds of refried beans and pico de gallo salsa, ..."

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