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Refried Bean Dip

Courses: Dips and Spreads
Serves: 10 people

Recipe Ingredients

1   Canned red kidney beans - (16 oz)
1/4 cup 15g / 0.5ozFinely-chopped green onions with tops
1/2 cup 73g / 2.6oz2% low-fat cottage cheese
1   Chopped mild green chilies - (4 oz) - drained
1/2 teaspoon 2.5mlGround cumin

Recipe Instructions

Puree beans and bean liquid in a blender or food processor fitted with steel blade. Saute pureed beans and onions in a nonstick pan over medium heat until hot, stirring often. Stir in cottage cheese, chilies, and cumin. Cover and refrigerate until cold.

This tasty high-fiber dip can be served with whole-grain crackers or tortillas.

This recipe yields 2 1/2 cups. Serving size: 1/4 cup.

Exchanges Per Serving: 1 Vegetable, 1/2 Bread.

Nutrition Facts: Carbohydrates 9g; Protein 4g; Fat 0g; Calories 54; Fiber 4.9g; Sodium 84mg; Cholesterol 1mg.

Note: Low-sodium diets: This recipe is suitable.

Source:
The Art of Cooking for the Diabetic by Mary Abbott Hess

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