Refried Beansbeans, diabetic, side dishes 2 teaspoon bacon fat or canola oil 1 small onion, chopped fine 1 centiliter garlic, chopped fine 3 cup cooked kidney or black beans 3 drop hot pepper sauce 1 salt and pepper to taste Any kind of beans may be refried. Extra servings may be frozen and reheated. Stir cook onion and garlic in fat over medium heat in a nonstick pan until onion is translucent. Add beans gradually and mash with the back of a wooden spoon. Cook and stir until thickened. Add hot pepper sauce. Shape in a roll and serve on a plate. 1/6 recipe = 130 calories, 1 starchy choice, 1 protein choice 1.8 grams total fat, 0 saturated fat, 0 cholesterol, 7 grams protein, 21 grams carbohydrate, 133 mg sodium, 339 mg potassium. High fibre. MEXICAN BEANS variation: Stir 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese and 1 tsp chili powder into the hot bean mixture until cheese melts. 1/6 recipe = 169 calories, 1 starchy, 1 protein, 1/2 fats & oils 5 grams total fat, 2 grams saturated fat, 9 mg choleserol, 10 grams protein, 21 grams carbohydrate, 194 mg sodium, 319 mg potassium. High fibre. Adapted from Full of Beans by V. Currie & Kay Spicer, 1993 Shared but not tested by Elizabeth Rodier Feb 94 |
