Cheesy Pinto Beans Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4 (15 oz) cans pinto beans, divided, rinsed and drained
1/3 cup crisco vegetable oil
2 cups chopped onions
1 cup chopped red pepper
1 cup chopped yellow pepper
2 tbsp chopped garlic
2 tbsp chili powder
2 tsp ground cumin
1 (28 oz) can chopped tomatoes, drained and liquid reserved
1 cup chicken broth
1 tsp hot pepper sauce
8 tbsp chopped cilantro, divided
2 cups crushed tortilla chips
1 cup shredded monterey jack pepper cheese

Directions:

HEAT oven to 400°F Puree 1 can pinto beans in a food processor.
HEAT oil in a Dutch oven or large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and peppers. Cook about 10 minutes or until soft. Add garlic, cook 2 minutes. Add chili powder and cumin. Continue cooking 1 minute. Add tomatoes, 1/2 cup tomato liquid, broth, hot pepper sauce and pureed and whole pinto beans. Simmer 5 minutes, stirring often. Add 6 tablespoons cilantro. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
POUR into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with crushed tortilla chips. Bake 30 minutes. Remove from oven and top with cheese. Return to oven until cheese melts, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining chopped cilantro.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	542.47 Kcal (2271 kJ)
Calories from fat	288.27 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	32.03g	49%
Cholesterol	26.32mg	9%
Sodium	723.28mg	30%
Potassium	413.13mg	9%
Total Carbs	51.64g	17%
Sugars	3.96g	16%
Dietary Fiber	6.12g	24%
Protein	12.46g	25%
Vitamin C	87.2mg	145%
Iron	1.5mg	8%
Calcium	285.5mg	29%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	227.47 Kcal (952 kJ)
Calories from fat	120.88 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.43g	49%
Cholesterol	11.04mg	9%
Sodium	303.29mg	30%
Potassium	173.24mg	9%
Total Carbs	21.65g	17%
Sugars	1.66g	16%
Dietary Fiber	2.57g	24%
Protein	5.22g	25%
Vitamin C	36.6mg	145%
Iron	0.6mg	8%
Calcium	119.7mg	29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

12.7

Points
14

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low cholesterol,
good source of fiber

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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