*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                                 BEAN DIP

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Appetizers                       Vegetarian
                Mexican                          Low-Cal
                Beans

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/4   c            Green Chilies, diced
     1/4   c            Tomato Sauce -or- Mild Chili
                        -Salsa (green or red)
   4                    Green Onions, chopped
     1/4   ts           To 1/2 ts Cumin
     1/2                Garlic Clove, minced
  30       oz           Can Refried Beans

  Keywords: Diabetic
  
  This dip makes a marvelous burrito filling.  Simply
  spoon the bean dip inside a warm tortilla and roll up.
  For an even easier bean dip, combine several
  tablespoons of salsa with refried beans and serve with
  tortilla chips.
  
  Low-Fat Cheese, freshly grated (optional)
  
  Combine chilies, tomato sauce, onions and seasonings
  in a saucepan and cook until onions are tender.
  
  Add beans and cook approximately 8 minutes.
  
  Serve either hot or cold; top with grated low-fat
  cheese if desired.
  
  Yield: 16 servings, 4 cups
  
  One Serving 4 tablespoons (without cheese) Calories:
  76 Protein: 4 g Fat: 1 g Carbohydrate: 12 g Fiber: 6.4
  g* Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 302 mg Potassium: 262 mg
  
  Exchange: 1 Starch/Bread
  
  * Good source of dietary fiber
  
  Source:  "The U.C.S.D. Healthy Diet for Diabetes, a
  Comprehensive Nutritional Guide and Cookbook," by
  Susan Algert, M.S., R.D.; Barbara Grasse, R.D.,
  C.D.E.; and Annie Durning, M.S., R.D.
  
  Shared by:  Norman R. Brown

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