Lime-Spiked Black Bean Dip

This dip is so easy and perfect for any casual gathering. It tastes best served at room temperature.

Yield: 5 cups (serving size: 2 tablespoons)

Ingredients

• 2  (15-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1  cup  grated carrot
• 1/2  cup  fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
• 1/4  cup  finely chopped green onions
• 1/4  cup  chopped fresh cilantro
• 1  teaspoon  minced garlic
• 1/4  teaspoon  salt
• 1/8  teaspoon  ground red pepper

Preparation

Place beans in a food processor, and pulse until almost smooth. Combine the beans, carrot, and the remaining ingredients in a medium bowl, stirring until well blended. Let stand 30 minutes. Serve with baked tortilla chips.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

19 (5% from fat)

Fat:

0.1g (sat 0.0g,mono 0.1g,poly 0.0g)

Protein:

1.2g

Carbohydrate:

3.9g

Fiber:

1.3g

Cholesterol:

0.0mg

Iron:

0.3mg

Sodium:

61mg

Calcium:

8mg