Frijoles Con Queso Dip and Chips
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A welcome treat after school, as well as before a festive meal.
Use lower fat (or fat free) corn chips if possible.
Preparation facts
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients
2 cups (455g) nonfat refried beans, (one can)
1/4 cup (60g) fresh salsa
4 oz (115g) reduced fat Cheddar cheese*, grated
1/4 cup (9g) fresh cilantro, chopped, optional
Reduced fat or fat free chips
Directions
Combine all ingredients except cilantro in a small saucepan, and heat
just until cheese melts (about 5 minutes over medium heat). Alternately, place in a
microwaveable dish and heat for 2–3 minutes.
Top with chopped cilantro if desired and serve with chips.
* Allergy notes: The egg protein lysozyme is an unlabeled additive in
some cheeses. People allergic to eggs should eliminate any cheese in this recipe.
Nutrition facts
Serving Size 1 serving
Calories 218
Calories from Fat 72 (33%)
% Daily Value*
12%Total Fat 8g
13%Saturated
Fat 2.6g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Monounsaturated Fat 2.1g
4%Cholesterol 13mg
19%Sodium 451mg
19%Potassium 676mg
10%Total
Carbohydrate 29g
20%Dietary
Fiber 5g
Sugars 2g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
16%Protein 8g