frijoles

2 definitions • 4 examples

any bean that is used in Mexican cooking:

You can buy your frijoles tinned, dried, or fresh.

Jalapeño peppers are often used to enhance the flavour of frijoles.

beans that are cooked and mashed (= partly crushed), popular in Mexican cooking:

The beans do not go into the chilli itself, but are served as a side dish, usually as frijoles.

My tortilla was stuffed with cheese and frijoles.