This spicy dip makes a filling snack for a crowd. Serve with stone-ground tortilla chips.

　　

Ingredients

makes about 2 cups (8 or more servings)

　　One 16-ounce can vegetarian spicy fat-free refried beans

　　One 4- to 7-ounce can chopped mild or medium-hot green chilies

　　1 teaspoon ground cumin

　　1 cup grated cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, or cheddar- or Jack-style soy cheese

　　

Step 1

Combine the beans, 1/4 cup water, the chilies, and cumin in a mixing bowl and stir until well combined.

　　

Step 2

Transfer the mixture to a shallow 1-quart container and sprinkle with the cheese. Cover and microwave until the beans are hot and the cheese is melted, about 4 minutes. Serve hot.

　　

nutrition information

Step 3

Calories: 107

　　

Step 4

Total Fat: 4g

　　

Step 5

Protein: 6g

　　

Step 6

Carbohydrate: 11g

　　

Step 7

Cholesterol: 13mg

　　

Step 8

Sodium: 199mg

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