LOW FAT--Refried White Beans

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Refried White Beans

 

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Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : April '98 Vegetables

 

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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2 teaspoons vegetable oil

1/2 cup finely chopped carrot

1 cup chopped green onions

3 large garlic cloves -- minced

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans or other white beans --

undrained

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

 

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add carrot;

sauté 5 minutes. Add onions and garlic; sauté 2 minutes or until tender.

Stir in cumin and beans; partially mash mixture with a potato masher.

Cook 10 minutes or until thick, stirring frequently. Stir in cilantro.

 

Serving Size: 1/4 cup

 

Source:

" Cooking Light, April 1998, p.107 "

Copyright:

" © Cooking Light "

Yield:

" 2 1/2 Cups "

 

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Per serving: 116 Calories (kcal); 1g Total Fat; (9% calories from fat);

7g Protein; 20g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 9mg Sodium

Food Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit;

0 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates

 

NOTES : Make ahead to use in the Wild-Mushroom Nachos or just for

dipping. The beans can be stored in an airtight container in the

refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 20022 0 620 0 5512 0