SPICY REFRIED BEANS

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Need a quick appetizer? All you need is a can of refried beans, jalapeno pepper, seasonings and cheese. Serve with tortilla chips on the side for scooping. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 212mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges