This spicy bean mix is perfect for adding to tacos, tucking into a quesadilla, wrapping in a burrito, or scooping on top of a salad. I like to keep a batch in the fridge so it can be used for quick weekday meals. Try it tonight!

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Sautéed Beans and Salsa

This spicy bean mix is perfect for adding to tacos, tucking into a quesadilla, wrapping in a burrito, or scooping on top of a salad.
Servings: 8 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • 16 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed*
  • 16 ounces pinto beans, drained and rinsed*
  • 16 ounces salsa, (mild, medium or hot)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

Instructions
 

  • Mix ingredients thoroughly and sauté over medium heat until bubbly and hot, about 5 to 10 minutes.

Notes

Note: You can swap in any variety of bean you like.
*Rinse in a colander under cold running water to remove as much salt as possible. Alternatively, you can also look for low-sodium brands.
Makes 8 servings, ½-cup each
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN

Nutrition Information per serving

Calories: 120Carbohydrates: 23gProtein: 8gTotal Fat: 0.5g— Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g— Saturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 370mgFiber: 8gTotal Sugar: 2g— Natural Sugar: 2g— Added Sugar: 0g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.
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