I made this today (super easy!) and it actually had some flavor!

Old El Paso Refried Beans-I did not buy the fat free ones. I needed some flavor.

I ate 1/4 of a cup. I put a 1/2 in my bowl, but could only eat 1/4 of a cup.

So here is the makeup:

1/4 cup Old El Paso Refried Beans: 45 calories, .25g fat, 8g carbs, 2.5g Fiber, 2.5g Protein.

1/2 tbsp low fat sour cream, 1.25g fat, 20 cal, protein 1g, carbs 1g

1 tbsp Ortega taco sauce, 0 fat, 10 calories, 2g carbs

I also sprinkled a little bit of shredded cheese on top. I didn't measure the cheese because it was such a small amount.

I put it all in a small bowl and mixed it up. It was really good. Here are the totals:

75 cal

1.5g fat

11g carbs

3.5g protein

So yeah, not a ton of protein, but it is something! It was really yummy!

Thanks for sharing. I've been getting a little creative in my "spice-up" as well.

That is one of the things I was DYING for during my liquids-only stage. The other night my hubby decided he wanted Taco Bell and I said "YAY!!" and had him get me a pintos & cheese. Could only eat half of it but it was SO good!

I made this today (super easy!) and it actually had some flavor!

Old El Paso Refried Beans-I did not buy the fat free ones. I needed some flavor.

I ate 1/4 of a cup. I put a 1/2 in my bowl, but could only eat 1/4 of a cup.

So here is the makeup:

1/4 cup Old El Paso Refried Beans: 45 calories, .25g fat, 8g carbs, 2.5g fiber, 2.5g Protein.

1/2 tbsp low fat sour cream, 1.25g fat, 20 cal, protein 1g, carbs 1g

1 tbsp Ortega taco sauce, 0 fat, 10 calories, 2g carbs

I also sprinkled a little bit of shredded cheese on top. I didn't measure the cheese because it was such a small amount.

I put it all in a small bowl and mixed it up. It was really good. Here are the totals:

75 cal

1.5g fat

11g carbs

3.5g protein

So yeah, not a ton of protein, but it is something! It was really yummy!

Sounds YUMMY!!!

did you heat the Beans before or after you added the Sour Cream?

I have been hooked on Taco Bell Refried Beans.

Yeah, I heated them on the stove for about 5 minutes and then added the rest of the ingredients.

hey excited2lose,

I used to do something similar, but instead of sour cream and taco sauce, I'd stir in some good enchilada sauce. Also, if you use greek yogurt instead of sour cream you'd pick up some more protein. Nearly the same taste. (just something to consider)

Never worry about the high carbs in beans ....they're complex carbs, high in fiber and super great nutrition.

I am going to try to do it with greek yogurt next! Great idea! I also read where someone said to make egg salad with greek yogurt. Hmmm....I am going to the grocery store in the morning to get some new ingredients.