If you are looking for a good healthy dip, give this recipe a try. And remember spices are healthy and make this dip into "active" calories. If you don't know what active calories are, you can read about them on my health blog at http://grandmaskitchenmedicine.blogspot.com
1 can (15-oz) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 garlic clove, mashed
1 tsp chipotle chile in adobo sauce
1/4 cup plain fat-free yogurt
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp olive oil
1/2 tsp ground cumin
dash of salt, optional
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp water to reach desired consistency
fresh veggies for dipping
In a blender container combine the beans, garlic, chile, yogurt, lemon juice, oil, and spices. Puree, scraping down sides as needed. Add up to 2 tablespoons of water to reach the consistency you prefer.
Scrape from blender into a serving bowl and serve with fresh veggies of your choice.
Yield: 1 1/4 cups
1 garlic clove, mashed
1 tsp chipotle chile in adobo sauce
1/4 cup plain fat-free yogurt
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp olive oil
1/2 tsp ground cumin
dash of salt, optional
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp water to reach desired consistency
fresh veggies for dipping
In a blender container combine the beans, garlic, chile, yogurt, lemon juice, oil, and spices. Puree, scraping down sides as needed. Add up to 2 tablespoons of water to reach the consistency you prefer.
Scrape from blender into a serving bowl and serve with fresh veggies of your choice.
Yield: 1 1/4 cups
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