30 oz pinto beans, or 2 cans, drained

½ cup chunky salsa

½ cup cheddar cheese, 2 oz., shredded , or Monterey Jack cheese

¼ cup onion, finely chopped

¼ cup green pepper, finely chopped

1 tsp chili powder

1 clove garlic, minced

1 tbsp margarine , or butter

In a small skillet cook onion, green pepper, chili powder, and garlic in margarine or butter till vegetables are tender.

Transfer to a 1-½ qt. casserole.

Stir in pinto beans and salsa.

Bake, covered, in a 350 degrees F oven for 30 to 35 minutes or till heated through.

Sprinkle with cheese.

Note: Fire up this dish by using cans of pinto beans with jalapeno peppers

Sugar: 3g

:

Calcium: 213mg

Calories: 407kcal

Carbohydrates: 60g

Cholesterol: 15mg

Fat: 9g

Fiber: 20g

Iron: 5mg

Potassium: 1088mg

Protein: 24g

Saturated Fat: 4g

Sodium: 375mg

Vitamin A: 830IU

Vitamin C: 11mg