Suggested Recipes Kidney Bean Recipe

Tex-Mex Bean Bites

ingredients

6 large flour tortillas

1 - 15 oz can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained

1 cup chunky medium salsa

1/2 tsp chili powder (optional)

1 cup low fat mozzarella cheese, grated

1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Sour cream (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Using a 4-inch cookie cutter, cut four rounds out of each flour tortilla. Alternatively, use a 3-inch cookie cutter to make 7 rounds for mini muffin cups. Press the tortilla rounds into muffin cups. If the tortillas are not soft enough, carefully microwave the rounds for 15 seconds or lightly brush one side with water.

Bake cups for 12-15 minutes, until light golden and crisp (these can be made several days ahead and stored in an airtight container).

While cups are baking, combine the beans, salsa, chili powder, cheese and cilantro into a medium bowl.

For regular muffin pans, spoon 1-1/2 - 2 tbsp. filling into the tortilla cups, and 1/2 - 1 tbsp into mini cups.

Place the cups on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes.

Serve warm with a dollop of light sour cream.

Makes 24 regular bites