Yummy Appetizer: Mexican Bean Dip & Chips
Mexican Bean Dip
1 (15-ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 medium avocado, chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 red chili, finely chopped (optional)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Equal® Spoonful*
1 green onion, sliced
1/4 cup chopped parsley, divided use
Place kidney beans, avocado, lemon juice, tomato paste, chili, garlic and Equal® in food processor; cover. Process until well blended.
Stir in green onion and 3 tablespoons parsley. Sprinkle with remaining parsley.
Makes 14 servings.
* May substitute 1 1/2 packets Equal sweetener (I personally use Splenda and not as much as what's listed here)
Nutrition Information Per Serving:
calories 56, protein 3 g, carbohydrate 9 g, fat 2 g, cholesterol 0 mg, sodium 3 mg.
Food Exchanges: 1/2 vegetable, 1/2 starch.
Recipe provided courtesy of Merisant Corporation ® and the NutraSweet Company, makers of Equal®.
CHIPS:
Mission Valley Carb Smart Whole Wheat Tortillas - cut them in triangular wedges. Spray a baking sheet and bake them in the oven at 350 for 8-10 min or until crispy