Spicy Frijoles

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 small serrano pepper or jalapeno, seeded and chopped
• 2 (15 oz.) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 oz.) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 tbsp water
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1/4 tsp salt
• Hot pepper sauce

Makes 8 (generous 1/2-cup) Servings

1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, and serrano; reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, 5-7 minutes.
2. Add beans and water; cover and cook until beans are heated through, about 5minutes. Stir in cilantro, lime juice and salt. Serve warm with hot sauce on the table.

WW POINTS VALUE: 3pts

Note: This recipe appears in the South Beach Diet Parties and Holidays Cookbook. I was in the mood for Mexican  and I was cooking an oven roast chicken with Mexican flavors and this looked like a delicious side dish. It certainly was a delicious side dish with heat and flavor. Frijoles are Spanish for beans and they are an important staple in the Mexican diet. Frijoles are rich in flavor and texture and make a complementary side dish. Frijoles also offer beneficial nutrients including low-fat protein, fiber, B vitamins and minerals. Don't put too much hot sauce in this dish because your taste buds will burn. Also, whatever you don't finish you can freeze and put away for another time.