New Mexican Quelites
New Mexican Quelites are a traditional Lenten food. Beans, spinach, onion and spices make a nutritious side dish or vegetarian powerhouse.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil OR 2 strips bacon diced
- ¼ medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 15 oz. can chopped spinach drained
- 1 cup cooked pinto beans drained
- 2 Tbsp. BUENO® Coarse Chile
- ½ tsp. granulated garlic
- ½ tsp. salt
Instructions
- Heat oil in a non-stick skillet. Sauté onion and garlic in oil.1 Tbsp. vegetable oil OR 2 strips bacon, ¼ medium onion, 2 cloves garlic
- Add spinach, beans, and coarse chile.1 15 oz. can chopped spinach, 1 cup cooked pinto beans, 2 Tbsp. BUENO® Coarse Chile
- Stir in granulated garlic and salt.½ tsp. granulated garlic, ½ tsp. salt
- Cover and cook over low heat 15 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.03gSodium: 559mgPotassium: 879mgFiber: 7gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 12160IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 155mgIron: 5mg
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