Santa Fe Bean Mashers

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) can navy beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into small cubes
• 3/4 cup nonfat milk
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 medium poblano chile, chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1/4 pound reduced fat sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1/8 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat beans, potatoes and milk to boiling in medium saucepan. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.
2. Uncover and simmer until potatoes are tender and milk is almost absorbed, about 10 minutes longer, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
3. Spray small skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Sauté poblano chile and garlic until tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
4. Beat bean mixture with electric mixer at high speed until smooth; mix in poblano chile mixture.
5. Return mixture to saucepan and heat over medium heat until hot. Remove from heat and stir in cheese.
6. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Attribution

American Dry Bean Board