Easy Fiesta Beans
From: EatingWellAn 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.
Servings: 6 servings, generous 1/2 cup each
Prep: 15 mins
Total: 15 mins
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Ingredients
1 16-ounce can nonfat refried beans, preferably spicy
1 15-ounce can no-salt-added pinto beans, rinsed
1/2 cup prepared salsa
2/3 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
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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