Lupini beans are used to make this keto refried beans recipe. You can still enjoy your favourite Mexican side dish on a low carb diet! It’s quick and easy dish to make too.
Whether you serve these keto refried beans warm or cold, they are great as a side dish, a dip or use in a vegetarian chili or taco recipe. Serve with a side of our lupin flour tortilla chips.
Are refried beans keto?
Traditional refried beans are made with pinto beans which are not low in carbs. A single cup of refried beans are around 26g net carbs. For a vegetarian, beans are normally a great source of protein and amino acids but nor for the keto vegetarian or vegan. Not many beans are low carbs but the lupini bean is a rare exception to this rule. Lupini beans are a creamy bean similar to butter beans and make a great substitute for pinto beans.
How to make keto refried beans
This is a quick recipe that can be made ahead until you need to use the beans.
- Lupini beans - I used beans from a jar. The skins need to be removed first.
- Shallots – I prefer the slightly sweet taste that a shallot has but a regular white or red onion would do.
- Vegetable stock – if you are using store bought, check the label for added sugar.
- Spices – I like the mix of chipotle spice, cumin and oregano. Feel free to tweak and play with spices of your choosing.
- Lime juice – Add this after cooking the beans.
Recipe Tips & Suggestions
Black soy beans could be used in place of the lupini beans.
Make this dish keto vegan by replacing the butter with olive or avocado oil.
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Keto Refried Beans
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 shallot chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 cups lupini beans
- ½ cup vegetable stock
- 1 ½ teaspoons chipotle powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Remove the skins from the lupini beans and wash them.
- Heat the butter in a medium pan and add the shallots and garlic. Cook for 3-5 minutes until soft.
- Add the lupini beans, vegetable stock and spices.
- Simmer for 5 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning for own taste (I like a strong chipotle flavour).
- Remove from the heat andcool for 5 minutes.
- Place the bean mixture in a food processor and add the lime juice, salt and pepper. Pulse until smooth, adding any additional vegetable stock if the mixture is too thick.
- Remove and enjoy as a side dish or part of a recipe.
Notes
YOUR OWN NOTES
