*  Exported from  MasterCook Mac  *

                    Quelites (Greens with Pinto Beans)

Recipe By     : Vegetarian Times, July 1997
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Legumes                          Mexican
                Vegetables

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      pound         fresh spinach  -- stems removed
   1      tablespoon    olive oil
   3      cloves        garlic -- minced
   3                    whole green onions -- finely chopped
   1      cup           canned pinto beans -- rinsed and drained
   1      teaspoon      chili powder
                        salt and pepper -- to taste

Rinse spinach several times to make sure that all sand and grit are
removed.  Steam greens in tightly covered pot until wilted.  Drain greens
and finely chop them.

In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat.  Add garlic and green onions
and cook, stirring frequently, until onions are soft, 2 to 3 minutes.  Stir
in greens, beans and chili powder.  Cover and cook over low heat for 5
minutes or until heated through.  Season with salt and pepper and serve.
Makes 6 servings.

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Per serving: 90 Calories; 3g Fat (25% calories from fat); 5g Protein; 14g
Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 217mg Sodium


Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 679 0 0 0
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