Black Bean Dip with Green Onion

Black Bean Dip with Green Onion
Serve with baked tortilla chips.

Makes 2 cups

• 2 cups cooked drained black beans
• 4 teaspoons tomato paste
• 3 tablespoons water
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 2 tablespoons mild green chilies, chopped

Process all ingredients except green onions and chilies in a blender or food processor until smooth.

Stir in green onions and chilies and place in a serving bowl.

Per Serving: 253 Calories; 1g Fat (4.0% calories from fat); trace Saturated Fat; 16g Protein; 47g Carbohydrate; 16g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 328mg Sodium. Exchanges: 3 Grain(Starch); 1 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 0 Fat.