CREAMY PINTO BEAN PUREE

Creamy Pinto Bean Puree image

Yield 5 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

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Two 16-ounce cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
One 14- to 16-ounce can low-sodium diced tomatoes or one 14- to 16-ounce can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes
1 cup low-fat plain yogurt or soy yogurt
1/4 cup fresh cilantro or parsley leaves
1 teaspoon chili powder
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

For a smooth texture, combine all the ingredients, plus 1 cup water, in a food processor and process until just pureed. For a soup with added texture, reserve 1/2 cup or so of the pinto beans, then stir into the pureed mixture.
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Shredded dark green lettuce and diced tomatoes
Good-quality low-fat tortilla chips
Calories: 220
Total Fat: 1g
Protein: 13g
Carbohydrate: 39g
Cholesterol: 3mg
Sodium: 445mg