Basic American Foods Seasoned Vegetarian Refried Beans, 28.1 oz, 6 Per Case

Get authentic-tasting refried beans on the table in minutes. Basic American Foods Seasoned Vegetarian Refried Beans come fully seasoned and ready to prepare, delivering classic refried pinto bean flavor with a creamy, consistent texture — no additional seasoning required. Each 28.1 oz unit is made without animal products or lard, contains no preservatives or artificial colors and flavors, and yields a generous 34.5 lbs of prepared beans per case.

Uses

• Spread for burritos, tacos, and tostadas
• Base layer for nachos, bean dips, and layered dips
• Side dish alongside rice, enchiladas, or grilled proteins
• Filling for bean-and-cheese quesadillas, taquitos, and chimichangas
• Thickener for soups, stews, and chili

Who Would Benefit

• Restaurants and taquerias needing fast, consistent refried beans at scale
• Caterers and food-service operations serving Tex-Mex or Southwestern menus
• Vegetarian and vegan kitchens looking for a lard-free bean option
• School and institutional cafeterias managing bulk meal prep
• Home cooks stocking up on a shelf-stable, ready-to-season pantry staple

Serving Ideas

• Top a tostada shell with warmed beans, shredded lettuce, cheese, and salsa
• Layer into a seven-layer dip with guacamole, sour cream, and olives
• Serve alongside scrambled eggs and tortillas for a quick breakfast plate
• Thin slightly with broth and use as a soup base for black-bean-and-pinto soup
• Spread on a tortilla, add cheese and jalapeños, and grill for a fast quesadilla

Recipes

Quick Bean & Cheese Burritos

Ingredients:

• 2 cups prepared BAF Seasoned Vegetarian Refried Beans
• 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican-blend cheese
• ¼ cup diced white onion
• Salsa and sour cream for serving

Steps:

1. Warm the refried beans in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until heated through.
2. Warm each tortilla in a dry skillet for about 15 seconds per side to make it pliable.
3. Spoon ½ cup of beans down the center of each tortilla. Top with cheese and diced onion.
4. Fold in the sides, then roll up tightly from the bottom to form a burrito.
5. Place seam-side down in the skillet and cook 1–2 minutes per side until golden and the cheese melts.
6. Serve immediately with salsa and sour cream.

Typical Customer

Food-service buyers, restaurant operators, and caterers who need a shelf-stable, vegetarian-friendly refried bean that seasons itself and delivers high yield per case. Also popular with bulk-shopping home cooks who want a ready-to-heat side or filling without the prep work.