SOUTH OF THE BORDER DIP

Ingredients
1 cup canned fat free refried beans
¾ tsp minced garlic
¾ tsp cumin powder
¾ tsp chili powder
2 tsp lime juice
1/3 cup small diced tomatoes
1/3 cup minced red onion
1/3 cup finely diced sweet red pepper
salt and pepper

Method
1. In a food processor, combine beans, garlic, cumin, chili powder and lime juice along with salt and pepper to taste. Blend until mixture is smooth and creamy.
2. In a bowl, combine tomatoes, red onion and red pepper. Stir in bean mixture until completely blended.

This dip may be served at room temperature or warm. To warm dip place in microwave for 2 minutes stirring after 1 minute until mixture is heated through. Serve with fat-free tortilla or pita chips.

Yield: 12 ounces (6 servings – ¼ cup per person)

Nutritional Information:
Calories………………….51.8
Fat…………………………0.3 g
Protein…………………….2.5 g