Southwestern Layered Bean Dip

Prep Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 16 ounce(s) beans, refried, fat-free, preferably "spicy"
• 15 ounce(s) beans, black, rinsed
• 4 whole scallion(s) (green onions), sliced
• 1/2 cup(s) salsa
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin, ground
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 cup(s) pepper(s), jalapenos, pickled, chopped
• 1 cup(s) cheese, cheddar, shredded, or shredded Monterey Jack
• 1 1/2 cup(s) lettuce, romaine, chopped
• 1 medium tomato(es), chopped
• 1 medium avocado, chopped
• 1/4 cup(s) olive(s), black, sliced (optional)

Preparation

1. Combine refried beans, black beans, scallions, salsa, cumin, chili powder and jalapeños in a medium bowl. Transfer to a shallow 2-quart microwave-safe dish; sprinkle with cheese.
2. Microwave on High until the cheese is melted and the beans are hot, 3 to 5 minutes.
3. Spread sour cream evenly over the hot bean mixture, then scatter with lettuce, tomato, avocado and olives (if using).

Nutritional Info (Per serving):

Calories: 146, 

Saturated Fat: 3g, 

Sodium: 288mg, 

Dietary Fiber: 5g, 

Total Fat: 7g, 

Carbs: 15g, 

Cholesterol: 12mg, 

Protein: 7g

Carb Choices: 0.5

Southwestern Style Stuffed Bell Peppers

Portions:  4

Serving size: 1 stuffed bell pepper

Ingredients

• 4 red bell peppers
• 1 teaspoon canola oil
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano (crush in palm of hand)
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• one 10-ounce can Rotel® Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies

Preparation  

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Cut tops off each red pepper. Remove seeds and stems.
3. Parboil peppers for about 4 minutes.
4. In a large skillet heat canola oil and sauté onions until translucent.
5. Add ground beef and stir meat around to separate.
6. Add ground garlic powder, cumin and dried oregano to meat mixture.
7. Add corn and canned tomatoes with chilies. Mix into meat mixture.
8. Stand bell peppers in a 2-quart baking pan. Fill with meat mixture, adding any left over to pan.
9. Cover and bake for 40 minutes.                                                                         

Nutrients per serving

• Calories: 247
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbohydrates: 14 g
• Fat: 11 g
• Cholesterol: 73 mg
• Sodium: 352 mg
• Potassium: 682 mg
• Phosphorus: 235 mg
• Calcium: 42 mg
• Fiber: 3.1 g