Easy Fiesta Beans
An easy, tasty way to jazz up canned refried and pinto beans for the perfect side to accompany any Tex-Mex meal. Opt for fat-free refried beans and no-salt-added pinto beans to keep this dish as healthy as possible.
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
6 servings, generous 1/2 cup each
Ingredients
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1 16-ounce can nonfat refried beans, preferably spicy
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1 15-ounce can no-salt-added pinto beans, rinsed
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1/2 cup prepared salsa
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2/3 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
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4 scallions, sliced
Directions
1
Position rack in upper third of oven; preheat broiler.
2
Combine refried beans, pinto beans, salsa and 1/3 cup cheese in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until the mixture is hot and the cheese is melted, 6 to 8 minutes. Spoon the bean mixture into a 2-quart baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining 1/3 cup cheese and scallions. Broil until the cheese is lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 169, Total Fat 4 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 13 mg, Sodium 519 mg, Carbohydrate 21 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 10 g, Potassium 64 mg. Daily Values: Calcium 15%. Exchanges: Starch 1.5, Lean Meat 1.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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Slow-Cooked Beans
By cooking your own dried beans, you save money, reduce sodium and get better flavor along with, surprisingly, more vitamins and minerals. If you can't use the whole batch, freeze surplus cooked beans for later use in soups, salads and dips. The range of time for cooking beans is wide and varies with the age and the type of beans selected.
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