HEALTHIER REFRIED BEANS

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Healthier Refried Beans image

These were so easy, fast and tasted wonderful. Makes a very small amount, which is nice if you have a smaller family. From Eillie Krieger's Healthy Appetite show. If you like it smoother, you can use a potato masher or a stick blender to mush the beans.

Provided by HeatherFeather

Categories     Beans

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 medium onion, diced
2 -4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried ancho chile powder (or other chili powder)
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
2/3 cup low sodium chicken broth, plus more if needed
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the onion and cook until tender, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the garlic and chili powder and cook for 1 minute more.
  • Stir in the beans and chicken broth and cook until the beans are warmed through, about 5 minutes.
  • Mash the beans coarsely with the back of a wooden spoon, adding more chicken broth to moisten, if needed.
  • Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Stir in the cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.6, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 24, Carbohydrate 30.6, Fiber 10.1, Sugar 1.1, Protein 10.8

There are no comments yet!

Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »

    #30-minutes-or-less     #time-to-make     #course     #main-ingredient     #cuisine     #preparation     #north-american     #side-dishes     #beans     #mexican     #easy     #dietary

You'll also love

Bean Soup w. Andouille Sausage ( Crock Pot)_image Bean Soup w. Andouille Sausage ( Crock Pot)

Concord Grape Sorbet_image Concord Grape Sorbet

Spicy Roasted Vegetable Macaroni and Cheese Recipe - (4.4/5)_image Spicy Roasted Vegetable Macaroni and Cheese Recipe (4.4/5)

Kielbasa Spinach Soup_image Kielbasa Spinach Soup

Not My Grandma's Brussels Sprouts_image Not My Grandma's Brussels Sprouts

Frosted Chocolate Chip Cheesecake_image Frosted Chocolate Chip Cheesecake

Vegan Macaroni Salad_image Vegan Macaroni Salad

Shrimp and Scallops with Asian Eggplant_image Shrimp and Scallops with Asian Eggplant

Cheesy Potato and Kale Gratin with Rye Croutons_image Cheesy Potato and Kale Gratin with Rye Croutons

THE LONG HELLO_image THE LONG HELLO

Red, White & Blueberry Parfaits_image Red, White & Blueberry Parfaits

BROCCOLI & MUSHROOM LASAGNA_image BROCCOLI & MUSHROOM LASAGNA

Steak and Rice_image Steak and Rice

Tofu Greek Salad_image Tofu Greek Salad

Copycat Sunny Delight_image Copycat Sunny Delight

Chilli Crab Linguine With Vodka_image Chilli Crab Linguine With Vodka

Cookies 'n' Cream Cake Pops_image Cookies 'n' Cream Cake Pops

House-Blend Seasoning_image House Blend Seasoning

Greek Pastitsio_image Greek Pastitsio

Rich Chocolate Custard_image Rich Chocolate Custard