Recipe Mutiny: What is the Difference Between Refried Beans and Black Beans?

Friday, April 21, 2017

What is the Difference Between Refried Beans and Black Beans?

Although they're often interchangeable as side dishes when you're ordering at a Mexican restaurant, black beans and refried beans are not the same dish, and you'll be sorely disappointed if you're in the mood for frijoles refritos (which translates directly to well-fried beans), and get frijoles negros instead.