Fat Free Refried Beans

Fat Free Refried Pinto Beans

adapted from Allrecipes

My husband who does not like refried beans in Mexican restaurants likes this version. Taking the fat out did not affect the taste or texture. Yum! 

served with Tex Mex Bacon Turkey Burgers with Fat Free Queso

Makes 2 servings                                                          0 WW pp / serving

1 cup canned pinto beans (or your favorite canned beans), rinsed and drained
1/4 cup water + additional for thinning if needed
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp. Kosher salt
1/2 tsp. liquid smoke
1/8 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 cup minced onion
1/4 tsp. grated Cojita cheese (optional)

1. In a small bowl, mash 2/3 cup of beans with a fork until it forms a paste, as thick or lumpy as you like.
2. In a small saucepan, combine the remaining 1/3 cup beans, water, garlic, salt, pepper, liquid smoke, cumin and onion; cook for 10 minutes or until the onions have softened.
3. Add the mashed beans and heat through.
4. Thin with additional water if needed and sprinkle with cheese, if using, prior to serving.

Enjoy!

Sticky Vinegar Chicken

Sticky Vinegar Chicken

adapted from Giant Food

The sauce is reminiscent of a Carolina BBQ sauce. It has a zing of vinegar which is cut by the sugar.

served with Garlic

Makes 2 servings                                                       1 WW Blue point / serving

12 oz. skinless, boneless chicken breasts

1/2 tsp. Grill Mates Spicy Montreal Steak seasoning or your favorite steak seasoning

1/3 cup apple cider vinegar

1 tsp. hot sauce

2 tsp. yellow mustard

1/3 tsp. liquid smoke

1 1/2 tsp. Truvia brown sugar blend

2 tsp. ketchup

1. Season the chicken with steak seasoning.
2. Combine the vinegar, hot sauce, mustard, liquid smoke, Truvia and ketchup in a small saucepan. Heat until warmed.
3. Heat a grill pan coated with cooking spray over high heat.
4. Place the chicken in the grill pan and brush with the sauce. Grill brushing with the sauce and turning every 3-4 minutes until the chicken is cooked through, about 15-20 minutes.
5. Bring the remaining sauce to a boil.
6. Serve the chicken with the remaining sauce on the side.

Enjoy!