Traditional Guatemalan frijoles volteados are made with dried black beans, then fried with browned onion and garlic until thick, glossy and creamy. This family recipe delivers better flavour, less salt and a superior texture to canned refried beans. In Guatemala, frijoles volteados are an everyday staple. The name literally means “flipped beans,” because the beans are constantly folded over in the pan until they form a thick, glossy oblong loaf.