Fat Free Refried Beans

Fat Free Refried Beans

yield: 4 servings



2 cups Pinto Beans, rinsed

1/4 cup Liquid (water or stock)

2 Garlic Cloves, minced

1 tsp Cumin

1 tsp Chile Powder

1/4 cup Onions, diced

Salt, Pepper to taste

Cheese, optional



1. In a small bowl mash 2/3 cup of beans to a smooth paste.

2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the remaining beans with the water (I used a cilantro bouillon cube). When heated, stir in garlic, cumin, chile powder, salt and pepper.

3. Stir the bean paste into the whole beans and mix well. Stir in the onion and cook for 10 minutes. Top with cheese while warm. Ready to serve!



* You can also use canned fat free refried beans!
Grilled Vegetables


yield: 4 servings



1 TBS Olive Oil

1/2 a Green Bell Pepper, strips

1/2 a Red Bell Pepper, strips

1/2 a Jalapeno Pepper, strips

1/2 an Onion, sliced

1/2 cup Corn, either frozen, canned or fresh

1 tsp Salt, Cumin and Pepper

1/2 cup Cilantro, chopped



1. Pour oil in a large saute pan (or grill pan), and turn to high heat. Add the peppers and vegetables and saute about 5 minutes until aromatic and vegetables are softened. Add the seasonings and corn and cook another 5 minutes until the vegetables have slightly browned. Use for burritos, tacos, fajitas, etc.



To Assemble

Whole Wheat Tortillas

Fat Free Refried Beans

Vegetable Mixture

Light Sour Cream



1. Warm up the tortillas. Spread some beans on each tortilla, and top with the grilled vegetables. Spread a small amount of sour cream on top. Roll, and enjoy!

2. Other delicious toppings would be avocado, cheese, salsa, pico de gallo, etc.