Spicy Refried Beans

Total Time
Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Updated on Sep. 15, 2022

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 Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Spicy Refried Beans

Prep Time 5 min
Cook Time 10 min
Yield 2 cups

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

Directions

  1. 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

1/4 cup: 95 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 212mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat, 1/2 starch.

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