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Spicy Refried Beans

Name: Spicy Refried Beans
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 cups
Cuisine: North America, Mexican, Southwest
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

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Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

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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 of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

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Spicy Refried Beans

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Yield:2 cups

Prep:5 min

Cook:10 min

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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

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Directions

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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.