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Hot Bean Dip

This spicy dip makes a filling snack for a crowd. Serve with stone-ground tortilla chips.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    makes about 2 cups (8 or more servings)

Ingredients

One 16-ounce can vegetarian spicy fat-free refried beans
One 4- to 7-ounce can chopped mild or medium-hot green chilies
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup grated cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, or cheddar- or Jack-style soy cheese

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine the beans, 1/4 cup water, the chilies, and cumin in a mixing bowl and stir until well combined.

    Step 2

    Transfer the mixture to a shallow 1-quart container and sprinkle with the cheese. Cover and microwave until the beans are hot and the cheese is melted, about 4 minutes. Serve hot.

  2. nutrition information

    Step 3

    Calories: 107

    Step 4

    Total Fat: 4g

    Step 5

    Protein: 6g

    Step 6

    Carbohydrate: 11g

    Step 7

    Cholesterol: 13mg

    Step 8

    Sodium: 199mg

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