Monterey Beans and Cheese Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 slices bacon (optional)
2 -3 tbsp diced onions
1/2 green pepper, diced (optional)
2 (16 oz) cans kidney beans, undrained
1 -2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce (or 2 diced tomatoes)
1 -2 tsp chili powder (i use at least a tbsp for our family)
1 -2 cup corn kernel ( i always use frozen)
salt , to taste
pepper , to taste

Directions:

If using bacon, fry, drain and break into pieces.
Saute onion and green pepper (if using) in bacon grease (or in a bit of vegetable oil if not using bacon).
Add beans (and their liquid), tomato sauce, seasonings and corn.
Cook over medium heat, stirring till mixture is blended and bubbling and liquid reduces some.
Stir in cheese and stir till cheese is smooth and melted into the sauce.
Cook, stirring till mixture attains desired thickness.
Serve over cooked rice.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	213.43 Kcal (894 kJ)
Calories from fat	124.08 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.79g	21%
Cholesterol	36.2mg	12%
Sodium	328.17mg	14%
Potassium	233.35mg	5%
Total Carbs	12.07g	4%
Sugars	2.22g	9%
Dietary Fiber	1.67g	7%
Protein	10.15g	20%
Vitamin C	8.6mg	14%
Iron	0.6mg	4%
Calcium	212.2mg	21%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	209.72 Kcal (878 kJ)
Calories from fat	121.92 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.55g	21%
Cholesterol	35.57mg	12%
Sodium	322.48mg	14%
Potassium	229.3mg	5%
Total Carbs	11.86g	4%
Sugars	2.19g	9%
Dietary Fiber	1.64g	7%
Protein	9.97g	20%
Vitamin C	8.4mg	14%
Iron	0.6mg	4%
Calcium	208.5mg	21%

* 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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bitter
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Weightwatchers Points

5.1

Points
6

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free

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