NewMexicoQuelites1

New Mexican Quelites

New Mexican Quelites are a traditional Lenten food. Beans, spinach, onion and spices make a nutritious side dish or vegetarian powerhouse.
4.34 from 9 votes
Cuisine New Mexican, Vegetarian
Servings 4 4 oz. servings
Calories 120 kcal

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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