Cuban-Style Black Beans with Sargento Cheese Triangles
INGREDIENTS
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 can (14.5 oz.) canned* fire-roasted chopped tomatoes
- 1 Tbsp. chopped garlic
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. chopped fresh oregano
- 1/2 tsp. ground mustard
- 1/2 tsp. ground coriander
- 2 cans (15 oz. each) black beans, rinsed, drained, partially mashed
- 1 can (14 oz.) fat-free chicken broth
- 1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt and pepper
- =For the cheese triangles:
- 6 (6-inch) soft corn tortillas
- 6 slices Sargento® Deli Style Sliced Reduced Fat Medium Cheddar Cheese
- 1 roasted red bell pepper, cut in thin slices
- Red chili flakes (optional)
- =Garnish:
- 2 Tbsp. chopped green onion
- 1 cup salsa
DIRECTIONS
- 1
Add olive oil to a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper and sauté until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, garlic, bay leaf, salt and spices; simmer about 3 minutes.
- 2
Carefully add broth and beans. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- 3
Meanwhile, preheat broiler. Place tortillas on a foil-covered cookie or baking sheet. Top each tortilla with one slice cheese. Top cheese with a few strips of roasted red bell pepper (and chili flakes if desired).
- 4
Broil 6 to 8 inches from heat source until cheese is bubbly and tortillas are warmed, about 3 minutes. Remove from oven. Fold each tortilla in half and cut each into 4 wedges.
- 5
Remove bay leaf from beans. Stir in the vinegar and cilantro. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle into 6 bowls and garnish with salsa and green onions. Serve each bowl with 4 Cheese Triangles.
SUMMARY
- Prep Time: None minutes
- Cook Time: None minutes
- Yield: Serves: 6
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See Nutrition Facts
Serves: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 316
Total Fat 8.0g
Saturated Fat 2.6g
Trans Fat 2.8g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g
Cholesterol 14mg
Sodium 1377mg
Carbohydrates 45g
Protein 15g
Dietary Fiber 9g
Vitamin A 118%
Vitamin C 42%
Calcium 231%
Iron 3%
