BLACK BEAN DIP

Ingredients

* 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, undrained
* Pinch chili powder
* Pinch each salt, black pepper and ground cumin
* 2 drops hot pepper sauce
* 1/8 cup minced white onion
* 1 clove garlic
* 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained

Directions

1. Drain beans, reserving 2 tablespoons liquid. Combine beans, reserved liquid, chili powder, salt, black pepper, cumin and hot pepper sauce in blender; process until smooth.
2. Combine onion and garlic in nonstick skillet; cover and cook over low heat until onion is soft. Uncover and cook until slightly browned. Add chilies; cook 3 minutes more. Add bean mixture; mix well.
3. Serve hot or cold with melba toasts or jicama; garnish with pepper strips, if desired.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
Calories: 18
Protein: 2 g
Sodium: 134 mg
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fat: < 1 g
Carbohydrates: 4 g
Exchanges: 1/2 Starch/Bread

TURKEY & BLACK BEAN SLOPPY JOES

Turkey and Black Bean Sloppy Joes
Low fat, high taste sloppy joes

INGREDIENTS
19 ounces turkey (93% lean)
black beans 1 can - drained and rinsed
one medium onion sliced
1 tsp minced garlic
1 can - 6oz tomato paste
12 oz low sodium tomato juice
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp paprika
2 tsp chili powder
1 can tomatoes and green chiles
0.25 tsp salt
1 tsp Onion & Herb Ms Dash


DIRECTIONS
Brown ground turkey and drain fat. Combine remaining ingredients and heat till hot and desired thickness. Server on whole wheat hamburger buns or whole wheat bread. (bun/bread in not in calorie count).

Number of Servings: 8

Nutritional Info

Amount Per Serving:

Calories: 199.2

Total Fat:	7.1g
Total Carbs:	20g
Dietary Fiber:	5.6mg
Protein:	17.7g

BLACK BEAN DIP

BLACK BEAN DIP

Makes 4 cups.

2 15-oz cans black beans, drained
1/2 cup chicken broth
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced *
1/2 teaspoon salt
Fresh cilantro sprigs, for garnish

Directions
In food processor, blend together all ingredients except cilantro.
Remove bean dip to serving bowl; cover and refrigerate until serving time.
Garnish with fresh cilantro.

* Use rubber gloves when handling hot pepper.

Serving Suggestions
Simple dip that is a great way to enjoy the game or have for a barbecue.
Make ahead of time for the flavors to marry.
Serve with tortilla chips or pita bread pieces.

Nutrition Facts - Nutritional values for 1/4 cup serving size.
Calories 52 calories; 

Protein 3 grams; 

Fat 0 grams; 

Sodium 190 milligrams; 

Cholesterol 0 milligrams; 

Saturated Fat 0 grams; 

Carbohydrates 9 grams; 

Fiber 3 grams