Spiced Pinto Beans

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Any leftover beans would work in this quick side dish.

2 servings, about 1/2 cup each

Active Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Nutrition Profile

Ingredients

1 small onion, chopped
1 small clove garlic, minced
1/2 jalapeno, minced
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 cup canned pinto beans, rinsed
2 tablespoons broth, or water
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation

Saute onion, garlic, jalapeno and chili powder in oil in a small saucepan until softened. Add beans, broth (or water), cumin and salt. Coarsely mash half of the beans in the pot and simmer until heated through. Stir in cilantro.

Nutrition

Per serving: 167 calories; 6 g fat (1 g sat, 3 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 23 g carbohydrates; 7 g protein; 7 g fiber; 414 mg sodium; 371 mg potassium.

1 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 vegetable, 1 lean meat, 1 fat