TEXAS BEAN DIP

MexicanVegetarianIntermediate4 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1 each (15 1/2 oz.) can black beans, drained
  • 1 each (15 1/2 oz,) can red beans, drained
  • 1 each tsp. canola oil
  • 2 clove garlic, minced
  • 0.5 each C. chopped onion
  • 0.5 each C. diced tomato
  • 0.5 each C. mild picante sauce
  • 0.5 each tsp. ground cumin
  • 0.5 each tsp. chili powder
  • 1 each T. diced jalapeño pepper
  • 0.3 each C. low-fat Monterey Jack cheese,
  • 1 each T. fresh lime juice

Instructions

  1. 1

    Low-fat tortilla chips Place beans in a bowl; partially mash with a potato masher or wooden spoon until chunky.

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a frying pan.

  3. 3

    Add onion and garlic; sauté for 4 minutes over \medium heat.

  4. 4

    Add beans, tomato, picante sauce, cumin, chili powder and pepper.

  5. 5

    Cook for 5 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly.

  6. 6

    Remove from heat and stir in the cheese and lime juice.

  7. 7

    Stir until well blended and cheese has melted.

  8. 8

    Serve warm with tortilla chips.

  9. 9

    Makes 40 (1-tablespoon) servings.

  10. 10

    Nutrition information per tablespoon: 19 calories; 0.2g fat (0g saturated fat; 8% of calories from fat); 0mg cholesterol; 107mg sodium; 3.6g carbohydrate; 1.2g fiber; 1.1g protein Exchange value per tablespoon: 1/4 starch

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