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Salsa Pinto Beans

Salsa Pinto Beans in a bowl
Makes: 7 servings

Spicy, savory beans make a great fiber-filled side dish.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (or cooking oil of choice)
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (or 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder)
  • 2 cans (15 ounces each) low-sodium pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup salsa

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add the onion and garlic and cook until tender.
  4. Stir in the beans and salsa.
  5. Cook for 10 minutes.
  6. Serve over rice, pasta, or baked potato.

Notes

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Source:

2009 Recipe Calendar
University of Maryland Extension
Food Supplement Nutrition Education Program

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 136
Total Fat 3 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 336 mg
Carbohydrates 22 g
Dietary Fiber 7 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 6 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 68 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 433 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 136
Total Fat 3 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.2 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 22 g
Dietary Fiber 7 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 6 g
Minerals
Calcium 68 mg
Potassium 433 mg
Sodium 336 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 2 mg
Magnesium 47 mg
Phosphorus 129 mg
Selenium 5 mg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 9 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C 6 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 6 mcg
Folate 38 mcg
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.0 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 29 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1 cups

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