Spicy Bean and Cheese Dip

Amount

  Measure

  Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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  ------------

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1

  cup

  four-cheese Mexican-style shredded cheese

1 1/2

  cups

  cheddar cheese - low sodium -- shredded

1

  clove

  garlic -- minced fine

1

  small

  shallot -- minced fine

14 1/2

  ounces

  diced tomatoes with green chilies

1/2

  teaspoon

  cumin

1/8

  teaspoon

 Tabasco sauce

1

  tablespoon

  olive oil

1/2

  teaspoon

  chili powder

1/2

  teaspoon

  oregano

1/4

  cup

  roasted sweet red peppers -- diced

16

  ounces

  fat-free refried beans -- spicy


Add oil to saucepan and heat until shimmering. Add shallots and garlic and cook until softened.

Add everything except cheese and heat until hot but not boiling.

Add cheese a little at a time and stir until melted.

Serving Size : 16


Per Serving:
100 Calories; 6g Fat (55.7% calories from fat); 5g Protein; 6g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 16mg Cholesterol; 242mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain (Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat.

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