Frijoles Con Queso Dip and Chips
A welcome treat after school, as well as before a festive meal. Use lower fat (or fat free) corn chips if possible.
Ingredients
- 2 cups nonfat refried beans, (one can)
- 1/4 cup fresh salsa
- 4 oz reduced fat Cheddar cheese*, grated
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, optional
- Reduced fat or fat free chips
Directions
- Combine all ingredients except cilantro in a small saucepan, and heat just until cheese melts (about 5 minutes over medium heat). Alternately, place in a microwaveable dish and heat for 2–3 minutes.
- Top with chopped cilantro if desired and serve with chips.
* Allergy notes: The egg protein lysozyme is an unlabeled additive in some cheeses. People allergic to eggs should eliminate any cheese in this recipe.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 214
Calories from Fat 70 (33%)
(12%)Total Fat 8g
(13%)Saturated Fat 3g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
(3%)Cholesterol 8mg
(15%)Sodium 366mg
(14%)Potassium 474mg
Total Carbohydrate 26g
(19%)Dietary Fiber 5g
Sugars 0g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(12%)Protein 6g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.
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