Mexican Bean Dip

Time: about 20 minutes to prep and cook

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
• 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup vegetable broth, or water
• 1-2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
• Baked tortilla chips

Procedure

1. Saute onions and garlic in lightly greased skillet until tender, about 3 minutes
2. Process black beans, cheese and salt in a food processor or blender until almost smooth, adding enough broth to make desired dipping consistency.
3. Mix in onion mixture and cilantro.

Courtesy: 1,001 Low-Fat Vegetarian Recipes

Verdict

On game day, nothing beats a good bean dip, this one proved that. It was very flavorful, but not very appealing to the eye. I added a dollop of non-fat sour cream, sliced green onions and sprinkled about a tablespoon of shredded cheese on top to make it prettier. It didn’t add many more calories, but who’s really counting when you’re digging in the dip?