Creamy Butter Beans & Crispy Chip Feast
Silky refried beans mashed with butter and garlic, served hot with crispy tortilla chips, fresh guacamole, salsa, and warm tortillas. A craveable 15-minute vegetarian dinner that tastes like a taquería.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 9g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat until foaming, about 60 seconds.
Step 2
Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Step 3
Add drained beans and mash with a fork or wooden spoon until mostly smooth but still slightly chunky, 3–4 minutes.
Step 4
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a serving bowl.
Step 5
Arrange warm tortillas, guacamole, salsa, and tortilla chips around the beans on a platter.
Step 6
Serve hot. Dip chips and tear tortillas into the creamy beans.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- wooden spoon or fork for mashing
- serving bowl
- large platter
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