Salsa Bean Dip

Amount

 Measure

 Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1

teaspoon

dried oregano

3

tablespoons

chili powder

1

teaspoon

ground cumin

1/2

teaspoon

Tabasco sauce

1

medium

onion -- diced fine

2

cloves

garlic -- minced fine

29

ounces

tomatoes with jalapenos, drained and diced

8

ounces

green chilies -- drained and diced

32

ounces

fat-free refried beans

8

ounces

no salt added tomato sauce

2

cups

cheddar cheese, low fat -- shredded

2

tablespoons

vegetable oil

1

teaspoon

paprika

Heat oil in large frying pan. Add onion and garlic and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.

Add tomatoes, chilies, oregano, cumin, chili powder and Tabasco sauce. Cook on medium about five minutes or until liquid evaporates.

Add beans and tomato sauce. Heat through stirring to break up beans.

Transfer to serving dish. Top with cheese. Sprinkle with paprika. Serve with chips.

Servings: 16
Per Serving: 112 Calories; 3g Fat (24.1% calories from fat); 7g Protein; 15g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 3mg Cholesterol; 331mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain (Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat.

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