Refried Beans with Cheesy Tortilla Chips

Sauté onions and garlic, blend with kidney beans, and serve alongside deep-fried tortilla chips topped with yoghurt and melted cheese.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 710.2 kcals 1420.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 51.4 grams 102.8 grams
Fat 44.3 grams 88.5 grams
Protein 27.1 grams 54.2 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
30
ml
Greek Yoghurt
For bean topping
30
ml
Cheddar
Grated, for bean topping
125
g
Greek Yoghurt
For tortilla topping
50
g
Cheddar Cheese
Grated, for tortillas
Fruits
1
squeeze
GrainsCereals
2
piece
Tortillas
Ready-made, cut into triangles
LegumesPulses
400
g
Kidney Beans
Canned, rinsed and drained
NutsSeeds
2
piece
Garlic
Cloves, chopped
1
pinch
Salt
To taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
1
handful
OilsFats
15
ml
Olive Oil
For the beans
400
ml
Vegetable Oil
For deep frying
Vegetables
0.5
piece
Onion
Chopped

Steps

  • Preheat the grill to its highest setting.
  • Heat olive oil in a saucepan and cook chopped onion and garlic until softened.
  • Add kidney beans to the pan and warm through for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Blend the bean mixture in a food processor until smooth and season with salt, pepper, and parsley.
  • Spoon the beans into a bowl and garnish with Greek yoghurt and grated cheddar.
  • Heat 400ml vegetable oil in a heavy saucepan until a bread cube sizzles.
  • Deep-fry tortilla triangles until golden, then drain on kitchen paper and place on a baking sheet.
  • Mix 125g Greek yoghurt with lemon juice and spoon it over the fried chips.
  • Cover the chips with 50g grated cheese and grill until bubbling.
  • Serve the cheesy tortillas on a plate alongside the refried bean dip.