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greens and beans

Greens and Beans

a quick and easy meatless meal
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 561 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 1/2 cup red onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 tsp coriander seeds
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 cup canned pinto beans drained
  • 2 cups spinach chopped
  • 2 tbsp cheese sauce

Instructions
 

  • Pour 2 Tbsp olive oil into heavy medium skillet and turn on heat to medium.
  • Chop onion into thin slices. Crush garlic cloves and chop finely. Add both to skillet. Saute, stirring frequently, until onion is soft and browned.
  • Add crushed coriander seeds and cumin to skillet and stir for about thirty seconds until spices release fragrance.
  • Add drained pinto beans and stir until heated. This should take less than a minute. If beans begin to stick to skillet, add an additional Tbsp of olive oil.
  • Add chopped spinach and stir until wilted, about one minute.
  • Season with freshly grated pepper to taste. Gently stir in 2 Tbsp queso sauce. Remove from heat and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 561kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 8gFat: 49gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 31gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 526mgPotassium: 743mgFiber: 7gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 5800IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 167mgIron: 4mg
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