• 3 Tbs. canola oil
• 1-1/2 cups onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup green bell pepper, seeded and minced
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 1/4 tsp. coriander
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 tsp. ground cumin
• 3 cups canned pinto beans

Heat oil in a heavy nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Sauté onions, green pepper and spices 4-5 minutes until onion is softened. Stir in beans. Cover, remove from heat and allow to heat through. Put back on heat, stir and add sea salt to taste. Adjust seasonings and serve.

Per serving: calories 276, fat 12.0g, 38% calories from fat, cholesterol 0mg, protein 9.8g, carbohydrates 34.2g, fiber 9.3g, sugar 6.1g, sodium 137mg, diet points 5.2.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 1.0, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 1.9, Lean meat: 0.0, Fat: 2.0, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 0.0

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