Spicy Refried Beans
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.8 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 15 min.
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.
Nutrition 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.