Fiesta Beans

This is what I served along with the taco pie. For some reason, I was feeling Mexican food last night.

Recipe from Eating Well dot com.
Yields 6 servings.
169 calories per serving.

INGREDIENTS
16oz nonfat refried beans
15oz pinto beans, rinsed
1/2 c salsa
2/3 c reduced fat cheddar cheese, shredded
4 scallions, sliced

DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 400.

In a sauce pan combine refried beans, pinto beans, salsa, & 1/3 c cheese.
Cook over medium heat for 6 - 8 minutes, until cheese has melted.
Spoon the mixture into a baking pan & sprinkle with remaining cheese & scallions.

Cook for about 5 minutes.



I topped this with low fat sour cream & served it as a bean dip with baked tortilla chips. It was so delicious!

Taco Pie

I had an old friend of mine over last night & I decided that I would make us dinner. She, too, is working on weight loss & I thought it would be a good way for both of us to stay on track.

Recipe from Old El Paso.
Yields 6 servings.
290 calories per serving.

INGREDIENTS
1 lb 93% lean ground beef
1 package taco seasoning
1 can green chilies, chopped
2 eggs
1 c 1% milk
1/2 c Heart Smart Bisquick
3/4 c reduced fat cheddar cheese


DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 400.
Spray a 9 inch pie pan with cooking spray.

In a large skillet cook ground beef, stirring occasionally, until browned.
Stir in taco seasoning & spoon into pie pan.

In a small bowl or larger measuring cup stir together eggs, milk, & Bisquick until blended.
Pour over top of ground beef.

Bake for 25 minutes.
Top with cheese & chilies & bake for about 5 more minutes.