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Opposing-Sides Two-Bean Dip

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Opposing-Sides Two-Bean Dip
HOWARD L. PUCKETT

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Worthy of a Special Occasion

Yield: 12 servings (serving size: about 3 tablespoons dip and 4 chips)

Ingredients

  • 1  (16-ounce) can Great Northern beans, drained
  • 1/2  cup  chopped onion, divided
  • 3  tablespoons  grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2  teaspoon  salt, divided
  • 1/2  teaspoon  black pepper, divided
  • 2  small garlic cloves, divided
  • 1  (15-ounce) can black beans, drained
  • 1  (4.5-ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained
  • 1/4  teaspoon  ground cumin
  • 1/2  cup  (2 ounces) finely shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
  • 1/4  cup  sliced green onion tops
  • Garlic Pita Chips

Preparation

Combine the Great Northern beans, 1/4 cup chopped onion, Parmesan cheese, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 1 garlic clove in a food processor; process until smooth. Spoon white bean mixture into a bowl on one side; set aside.

Combine the black beans, 1/4 cup chopped onion, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 1 garlic clove, chiles, and cumin in a food processor; process until smooth. Spoon black bean mixture into other side of bowl containing white bean mixture.

Sprinkle cheddar cheese and green onions between 2 bean dips. Serve with Garlic Pita Chips.

Nutritional Information

Calories:
179 (13% from fat)
Fat:
2.5g (sat 1g,mono 0.3g,poly 0.4g)
Protein:
7.8g
Carbohydrate:
29.9g
Fiber:
5.4g
Cholesterol:
4mg
Iron:
2.2mg
Sodium:
272mg
Calcium:
111mg
Jim Thorton, Cooking Light, OCTOBER 1998

Member Ratings and Reviews

5 stars
EllenFL from An Unknown Location
This was fun for a football party; tasty enough and cute presentation. And for a dip pretty healthy.02/08/10

5 stars
Giselle from An Unknown Location
I just cooked this up for the superbowl. It's super easy to make. However, without some "doctoring up" this is a dull dish. I suggest fresh squeezed lemon for both dips and a few shakes of cayanne pepper for the black bean dip. I also put the finished dish in the oven to melt the cheese- much tastier! Good dip- needs some extra flourish02/07/10