Low-fat Hot Mexican Bean Dip

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (1 lb) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/4 cup nonfat sour cream or 1/4 cup light sour cream
• 2 -3 teaspoons chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 cup shredded fat-free cheddar cheese or 1/2 cup low-fat cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallion
• 1/4 cup sliced black olives
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped jalapeno peppers (optional)

Recipe

• 1 place the beans, sour cream, chil powder and cumin in a food processor or blender; process until smooth.
• 2 spread the mixture over the bottom of a 9-inch glass pie pan.
• 3 top with the cheese, followed by the scallions, olives and jalapenos.
• 4 serve at room temperature or hot.
• 5 if using a microwave oven, heat on high (100 percent power) for 5 to 6 minutes or until the edges are bubbly and the cheese is melted.
• 6 if using a conventional oven, bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.
• 7 serve with reduced fat tortilla chips.