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Easy Mexicali Bean & Cheese Salad Recipe | Authentic Flavor

 
INGREDIENTS

1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion 1‑1/2 teaspoons chili powder 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 boneless skinless chicken breast (about 6 ounces), cooked and shredded 1 cup frozen corn, thawed 1/3 cup rinsed and drained canned pinto beans 1/3 cup rinsed and drained canned kidney beans 1/2 cup chopped seeded tomato 2 tablespoons drained canned diced mild green chilies 1 green onion, finely chopped 1 teaspoon lime juice 2 ounces reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese, cut into 1/3-inch cubes

PREPARATION:

  1. Heat oil in medium nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add garlic. Cook and stir 1 minute. Add red onion, chili powder, cumin and red pepper. Cook and stir 3 minutes. Add chicken, corn and beans. Cook 5 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
  2. Spoon bean mixture into medium serving bowl. Add tomato, chilies, green onion and lime juice; toss to combine. Add cheese; toss to combine. Refrigerate 2 hours before serving.
This recipe appears in: Mexican NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Serving Size: 1/2 of total recipe Sodium 606 mg Protein 36 g Fiber 6 g Carbohydrate 36 g Cholesterol 72 mg Saturated Fat 4 g Total Fat 10 g Calories from Fat 25 % Calories 336 DIETARY EXCHANGE: Starch 2-1/2 Meat 3 Vegetable 1