Spicy Refried Beans Recipe

Spicy Refried Beans Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Be the first to write a review

Rate recipe

Our home economists jazz up a can of refried beans with jalapeno pepper, seasonings and cheese. Serve with tortilla chips on the side for scooping.

This recipe is:

Quick

Diabetic Friendly

[X]

Rate Spicy Refried Beans Recipe

Click on stars to rate

Would you make this recipe again?

Write a review

[X]

Spicy Refried Beans Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

5 10 15

Ingredients

1 small onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Directions

In a large skillet, saute the onion, jalapeno and garlic in oil for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Stir in the beans, water, hot pepper sauce, cumin, chili powder and cayenne. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until heated through. Transfer to a serving bowl; sprinkle with cheese. Yield: 2 cups.

Editor's Note: Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutritional Facts 1/4 cup equals 95 calories, 4 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 11 mg cholesterol, 212 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Spicy Refried Beans in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2006, p224