Serves 6-8
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 large clove garlic, minced, OR 1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 28-oz can crushed tomatoes
1 30-oz can nonfat refried beans (spicy is best)
1 14-oz can vegetable broth
optional: chiles, cilantro, chips, cheese, sour cream to garnish.
Serve with warm crusty bread, apple and orange slices or a green salad.
1. Stir together onion, garlic, and tomatoes, heat to boil for 5 minutes.
2. Stir in beans and broth, simmer--do not boil-- for 15 minutes, stirring often.
3. Serve in bowls with toppings to taste.
I know this sounds like a weird recipe, but it's really delicious and low-fat. It's got a comfort-food thing going for it too. Plus it's a great thing to make when your fridge is empty--all pantry ingredients.
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