Measurements do not have to be exact-- adjust the ingredients according to what you have at hand. Kidney beans are a very good source of cholesterol-lowering fiber. Just one cup of cooked kidney beans supplies 177.0% of the daily value for molybdenum (needed to get read of sulfites).

Ingredients

400	g Beans, Kidney, Cooked, Boiled, With Salt
1	cup salsa
1	tbs olive oil

Directions

1. Rinse the kidney beans to remove excess salt.
   
   
2. With the aid of a hand blender, mash the beans.
   
   
3. Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
   
   
4. Add the mashed beans and the salsa.
   
   
5. Cook and stir the beans until they are bubbly.
   
   
6. Continue cooking and stirring the beans for 5-10 additional minutes.
   
   
7. For a virtually fat-free high quality protein, combine the refried beans with soft corn tortillas.
   
   
8. Serve with low fat sour cream and guacamole.
   
   

Categories

Beans, Appetizers, First Course, Main Dish, Mexican, Quick

Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade 96% confidence

Good points No cholesterol Very high in dietary fiber High in iron High in magnesium High in potassium Very high in vitamin A Very high in vitamin C

Bad points High in sodium High in sugar