Diabetic, Low-Fat Texas Bean Dip
Weight Watchers--1 Point per serving
15 1/2 ounces black beans, canned -- drained
15 1/2 ounces red beans -- canned, drained
1 teaspoon canola oil
2 cloves garlic -- minced
1/2 cup onion -- chopped
1/2 cup tomato -- diced
1/2 cup mild picante sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
OR
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon jalapeno pepper -- diced
1/4 cup reduced fat Monterey Jack cheese -- coarsely grated
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Place beans in a bowl; partially mash with a potato masher or wooden spoon until chunky. Heat oil in a frying pan.
Add onion and garlic; sauté for 4 minutes over medium heat. Add beans, tomato, picante sauce, cumin, chili powder and pepper.
Cook for 5 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in the cheese and lime juice.
Stir until well blended and cheese has melted. Serve warm with tortilla chips.
|