Quelites (Spinach With Beans) Recipe

Yields1 ServingPrep Time20 minsCook Time40 minsTotal Time1 hr

Quelites is a traditional dish from Mexico that is typically made with spinach and beans. It can be served as a side dish or as a main course.

3 tb Onion, chopped

1 tb Bacon drippings

1 1/2 c Prepared pinto beans

1 tb Chili seeds

¼ ts Salt

1 1/2 lb Cooked fresh spinach

1 ea Boiled egg, sliced

Saute' onion in fat and add beans, chili, salt and spinach.

Simmer for 10minutes.

Add egg slices as garnish and serve.

NOTE: Frozen or cannedspinach may be substituted for the fresh.

Quelites is the name for wildspinach but since this difficult to find, fresh spinach has beensubstituted.