Creamy refried beans meet protein-rich Spam and fresh jalapeño heat in this quick, comforting side dish that delivers bold flavor, satisfying texture, and pantry-friendly ease.
Diets: LC GF SC
Servings: 4
Time: 30 Minutes

Ingredients: 

• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 of a yellow onion, chopped
  
• 1/2 of a red or green pepper, chopped (optional)
  
• 1 jalapeno pepper, minced
• 16 oz can refried beans 
• 4 oz Spam, diced (any flavor will work!)

Instructions: 

• In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. 
• Add onion and peppers and saute until starting to soften.
  
• Add spam and saute until vegetables are tender and spam is warmed through.
• Add refried beans and stir often until combined and warmed through.
• Serve immediately.
• For nicer presentation, remove veggies and spam and keep warm while heating the refried beans.  Then top the refried beans with the mixture right before serving. 

Nutrition Info Per Serving: 
Calories    ~180 kcal
Total Fat    ~11 g
Cholesterol    ~20 mg
Sodium    ~630 mg
Potassium    ~420 mg
Carbohydrates    ~14 g
Fiber    ~4 g
Sugars    ~1 g
Protein    ~7 g