We love these boldly flavored beans as a side dish but they’d also work as a quick appetizer with tortilla chips on the side.
| Prep Time: | 15 minutes |
| Ready in: | 15 minutes |
| Yield: | 6 servings, generous 1/2 cup each |
| Ease of Prep: | Easy |
| Recipe Ingredients | |
| 1 16-ounce can fat-free refried beans , preferably spicy | |
| 1 15-ounce can no-salt-added pinto beans , rinsed | |
| 1/2 cup prepared salsa | |
| 2/3 cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese , divided | |
| 4 scallions , sliced | |
Recipe Directions
- Position rack in upper third of oven; preheat broiler.
- Combine refried beans, pinto beans, salsa and 1/3 cup cheese in a medium 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.
Health Advantages: low calorie, low carb, high fiber, low sat fat, low cholesterol, heart healthy, healthy weight.
| Nutrition Information | ||||||||
| Servings Per Recipe: 6 | ||||||||
| Amount Per serving | ||||||||
| Calories: | 169 cal | Carbohydrate Servings: | 1 1/2 | |||||
| Carbohydrates: | 21 g | Dietary Fiber: | 7 g | Cholesterol: | 13 mg | |||
| Fat: | 4 g | Sodium: | 519 mg | Saturated Fat: | 2 g | |||
| Protein: | 10 g | Potassium: | 64 mg | Monounsaturated Fat: | 0 g | |||
| Nutrition Bonus: | Calcium (15% daily value). | |||||||
| Exchanges: | 1 1/2 starch, 1 lean meat | |||||||
