Black Bean Dip

Ingredients for Healthy Black Bean Dip:

1 1/2 cups cooked or canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup of your favorite salsa
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 seeded jalapenos, chopped
1 large fresh tomato, diced
2 Tbsps. Grated cheddar cheese
Dash of salt to taste

To Prepare:

Using a food processor or powerful blender, combine the salsa, beans and cumin. Process until smooth. Scrape down the sides when needed. Transfer to a bowl and add the rest of the ingredents and mix well.

Chill before eating (if you prefer) and store in the fridge for up to three days.

Nutritional Details: Recipe makes six servings at 81 calories, 0.4 grams of fat per serving. 4 grams of protien, 4 grams of fiber per serving.

This dip tastes great with fresh veggies for dipping, on crackers, or with baked tortilla chips. It could also be used as a sandwich filling or spread.