"refried" Kidney Beans

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
• low-fat mexican cheese blend, for topping

Recipe

• 1 saute onion and garlic in olive oil until onions are translucent.
• 2 add green chilis, kidney beans and taco seasoning; stir well.
• 3 put bean mixture into food processor and pulse until desired consitency is reached (i really process it down to almost smooth).
• 4 return bean mixture to pan; reheat, serve immediately, garnished with cheese, if desired.