Keto Refried Beans are the perfect substitute for classic Mexican pinto bean versions. Our recipe is low in carbs, looks similar to restaurant versions, and will balance your Mexican platter dinners. There are a few steps in the process. But, Joanie has come up with a way to duplicate one of our favorite Mexican restaurant sides, with a very unique taste. Once you get the steps down, this recipe is delicious, and so healthy.

We love Mexican food! Living in the Southwest, we enjoy excellent Mexican restaurants and have created many low-carb recipes to replace their high -carb versions. Our blog is filled with Keto Mexican recipes. However, the classic Mexican platter of a protein, rice, and refried beans is so high in carbs. As a result, we substitute cauliflower for making Spanish Rice, and Joanie has now created a low-carb refried bean substitute. As a result, we can now enjoy that classic Mexican restaurant plate, at home in a Keto version!

Ingredients

Two ingredients make this recipe possible. The first is to use eggplant in place of the pinto beans. Joanie says you can also use zucchini as a substitute for the refried beans. Both will work, so use either. You will have to peel, slice, and cube your eggplant or zucchini. They will cook down with the cubes becoming soft and then help to form a healthy paste in your blender. Yet, eggplant can be very bland. Joanie needed a second ingredient to boost the flavor without changing the consistency of the mixture.

As a result of much experimentation, she decided upon one of our favorite ingredients – Mexican pork chorizo. It adds flavor and the proper color of refried beans. The taste is fantastic! We use Mexican pork chorizo in a lot of recipes. Try chorizo in the following Tasty Low Carb recipes:

  • Chorizo Egg Scramble with Cheese
  • Egg Muffin Cups – Chorizo, Broccoli, and Cheese
  • Keto Chorizo Queso Fundido
  • Chorizo Stuffed Mini Bell Peppers
  • Low Carb Huevos Rancheros with Chorizo

Preparation Tips

The most difficult technique to master in preparing Keto Refried Beans is the blending process. Once you have softened the egg plant/zucchini cubes and chorizo in your skillet, the mixture is to be pureed in a blender. We usually like our Vitamix blender, but Joanie chose to use her Breville Food Processor for pulsing. This way she can control the consistency. Add a little water to make sure the mixture does not become too dry. Certainly, a good spatula for the sides of your food processor will come in handy in between pulses. This will make sure all of the mixture is blended. You will get the hang of it! Just check to get the basic consistency of refried beans.

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Reserving some of the chorizo is another tip. This will allow you to change the heat of the finished paste to your palate. Joanie held back 1/2 of the chorizo and tasted the beans after pulsing a few times. You can add more chorizo and continue pulsing. If your tastes means you have left over chorizo, try mixing them with an egg scramble for breakfast. Honestly, these will amaze you!

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Keto Refried Beans – The Perfect Mexican Side that Tastes Like Original

Keto Refried Beans are the perfect substitute for classic refried beans! They are low in carbs and have the consistency of the original. You will add vegetables to your diet with a delicious taste. Enjoy your favorite Mexican platters with our Tasty Low Carb refried beans!