Salsa Pinto Bean Recipe

This is a zippy alternative to refried beans. This easy side dish is so hearty. Top it off with a sprinkling of shredded cheese or a dollop of sour cream

Ingredients

* 1 small onion, chopped
* 2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro
* 1 tablespoon canola oil
* 1 garlic clove, minced
* 2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
* 2/3 cup salsa

Directions

* In a large skillet or saucepan, saute onion and cilantro in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the beans and salsa; heat through. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1/2 cup) equals 96 calories, 3 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 219 mg sodium, 13 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 4 g protein.