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“Chili Dogs”

This casual concoction may appeal to older kids as well as teens who are beginning to enjoy spicier flavors.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

One 16-ounce can spicy fat-free refried beans
One 4- or 7-ounce can chopped mild green chilies
1 teaspoon ground cumin, optional
6 to 8 links soy hot dogs
6 to 8 hot dog rolls or small (6-inch) flour tortillas, warmed

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine the refried beans, chilies, 1/4 cup water, and optional cumin in a medium saucepan. Cook gently until heated through.

    Step 2

    Warm the hot dogs according to package directions. If you’d like, warm the rolls (not necessary if they are fresh).

    Step 3

    Place a hot dog in each roll and spread plenty of the chili sauce on either side of it (about 2 tablespoons per serving). If using tortillas, place a hot dog toward one edge of the tortilla, spread the rest of the tortilla with chili sauce, and roll up. You will end up with more chili sauce than you will need—save the rest for making simple burritos later in the week or use as a bean dip for tortilla chips.

  2. Step 4

    “Chili Dogs” (this page)

    Step 5

    White or Sweet Potato Oven “Fries” (page 193)

    Step 6

    Simple tossed salad

    Step 7

    Steamed broccoli

  3. nutrition information

    Step 8

    (per each)

    Step 9

    Calories: 259

    Step 10

    Total Fat: 3g

    Step 11

    Protein: 16g

    Step 12

    Carbohydrate: 41g

    Step 13

    Cholesterol: 0mg

    Step 14

    Sodium: 538mg

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