HEALTHIER REFRIED BEANS

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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

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