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Tex-Mex Pinto Bean Spread

Fiber-rich, low-fat pinto beans are the base of this tasty dip, made zesty with lime, cilantro, and jalapeño. Serve with baked tortilla chips. You can also perk up quesadillas or vegetarian tacos with this spread.

Cooking Light JUNE 2005

Yield: 1 1/4 cups (serving size: 1 tablespoon)

Ingredients

1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 jalapeÃ±o pepper, seeded
1/2 cup chopped plum tomato
1 tablespoon pumpkinseeds, toasted

Preparation

Place first 6 ingredients in a food processor, and process until smooth. Place bean mixture in a bowl. Stir in chopped tomato, and sprinkle with pumpkinseeds.

Nutritional Information

Amount per serving

Calories: 15
Calories from fat: 12%
Fat: 0.2g
Saturated fat: 0.0g
Monounsaturated fat: 0.0g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1g
Protein: 0.7g
Carbohydrate: 2.7g
Fiber: 0.7g
Cholesterol: 0.0mg
Iron: 0.2mg
Sodium: 85mg
Calcium: 7mg

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