No-Guilt Refried Beans

Jun 01, 2023June 1, 20230 13

Healthy and delicious No-Guilt Refried Beans recipe for your meal

by The Chefin Beans

Prep

5 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

15 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 can pinto beans , rinsed and drained
	1/4 cup thick & chunky salsa ( I prefer Pace Picante , medium )
	2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
	1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
	1 tablespoon margarine

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

108

Sugar

Fat

No-Guilt Refried Beans is a healthy and delicious variation of the traditional refried beans recipe. In this recipe, pinto beans are mashed with salsa, onions, and garlic powder to create a creamy and flavorful side dish or vegetarian main course. It is low in fat and high in fiber and protein and loaded with Mexican flavor. It is perfect for a quick, easy-to-make, and nutritious meal.

Instructions

1.	In a small bowl, mix together salsa, onions and garlic powder.
2.	In a skillet over medium heat, add margarine.
3.	Once the margarine is melted, add the beans and the salsa mixture.
4.	Use a potato masher to mash the beans and mix the salsa mixture.
5.	Cook stirring occasionally until heated through and the mixture is slightly thickened, about 5 to 7 minutes.

PROS

This No-Guilt Refried Beans recipe is healthy, delicious and easy-to-make.

It is low in fat, high in fiber and protein and loaded with Mexican flavor.

It is perfect as a side dish or a vegetarian main course.

CONS

The beans can be a bit dry if not mashed properly.

Some people might find this recipe spicy due to the salsa.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Beans are a great source of dietary fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals.
They have been linked to reducing the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers.
The salsa in this recipe is made with tomatoes, which are rich in lycopene and vitamin C, and onions, which are high in antioxidants.