Black Bean Dip and Baked Tortilla Chips

Black Bean Dip
8 servings

1 16 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 TBS chopped red onion
2 TBS balsamic vinegar
1 TBS fresh orange juice
1 medium size garlic clove, crushed
Salt and pepper to taste
Cumin, to taste about ¼ to 1 tsp, caution-cumin has a strong taste!

In a blender or food processor, combine beans, 1 TBS chopped onion, vinegar, orange juice and garlic and blend until smoothe. Season with salt, pepper, cumin to taste and blend again. Spoon into serving bowl and refrigerate before serving. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.

Serve with fresh vegetable sticks, baked tortilla chips, pita triangles, low fat whole grain crackers.

Nutrition per serving
Calories 61.6 Total fat 0.2 g Sodium 1.8 mg Total Carbohydrate 11.2g Dietary fiber 3.8g
Sugars 0.7g Protein 3.9g


Baked Tortilla Chips
Number of Servings: 8

12 6 inch corn tortillas
1 TBS canola oil, or use cooking spray, may alter fat content
*salt to taste
Directions
Heat oven to 400 degrees.Using a pastry brush, lightly coat both sides of each tortilla with oil. Stack the tortilla and cut them into quarters. Spread the chips in a single layer on cookie sheets. Season with salt. Bake until crisp and golden, about 12 to 16 minutes.
*Get creative and use other spices, chili powder, garlic powder, Mrs. Dash, lemon pepper, Italian seasoning
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BHBOGUE24.

Nutrition per serving
Calories: 100.5 Fat: 2.9g Carbohydrates: 17.4g Protein: 2.2g Sodium 36.9mg