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Red Bean Mash (South Beach Diet) takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Red Bean Mash (South Beach Diet) takes 12 minutes to cook.

Red Bean Mash (South Beach Diet) makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Red Bean Mash (South Beach Diet) are:

1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 tsp minced garlic
1 can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 C low sodium chicken broth (or any broth you like)
1/4 tsp fine sea salt
3 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
Freshly ground black pepper

Here is how you make Red Bean Mash (South Beach Diet):

In a medium pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, until softened and fragrant, about 7 minutes. Add beans, broth, and salt; bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Remove the pan from heat; stir in cilantro; and mash with a potato masher to a coarse puree. Add pepper to taste. Serve warm.To make Red Bean Cakes:Form the bean mixture into 4 patties. In a large skillet, heat 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add patties and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes per side. (Note - nutritional calculation does not include the EVOO for frying the cakes)Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DARBOYMOM.

The nutritional information for Red Bean Mash (South Beach Diet) is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 135.7

• Total Fat: 3.8 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 420.2 mg
• Total Carbs: 19.7 g
• Dietary Fiber: 5.3 g
• Protein: 6.6 g