Easy Fiesta Beans

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From EatingWell:  May/June 2007

An easy, tasty way to jazz up canned refried and pinto beans for the perfect side to accompany any Tex-Mex meal. Opt for fat-free refried beans and no-salt-added pinto beans to keep this dish as healthy as possible.

6 servings, generous 1/2 cup each | Active Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 16-ounce can nonfat refried beans, preferably spicy
• 1 15-ounce can no-salt-added pinto beans, rinsed
• 1/2 cup prepared salsa
• 2/3 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
• 4 scallions, sliced

Preparation

1. Position rack in upper third of oven; preheat broiler.
2. Combine refried beans, pinto beans, salsa and 1/3 cup cheese in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until the mixture is hot and the cheese is melted, 6 to 8 minutes. Spoon the bean mixture into a 2-quart baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining 1/3 cup cheese and scallions. Broil until the cheese is lightly browned, about 2 minutes.

Nutrition

Per serving : 169 Calories; 4 g Fat; 2 g Sat; 0 g Mono; 13 mg Cholesterol; 21 g Carbohydrates; 10 g Protein; 7 g Fiber; 519 mg Sodium; 64 mg Potassium

1 1/2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1 1/2 starch, 1 lean meat