Low Cal Bean Dip Recipes

LOW-FAT BEAN DIP

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and process until smooth. Transfer to a serving bowl. Use raw vegetables or tortilla chips for dipping. Store in the refrigerator.

SKINNY SEVEN LAYER DIP

Steps:

• Mix together the sour cream, garlic, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, taco seasoning, hot pepper sauce, and 1/2 of the lemon juice in a bowl until well blended.
• In another bowl, mash the avocado with the remaining lemon juice; set aside.
• Spread the shredded lettuce over a 12-inch serving platter.
• Layer the black beans evenly on top, followed by the Mexican-style corn.
• Spread the prepared sour cream mixture over the corn.
• Gently spread the avocado mixture on top of the sour cream.
• Pour the salsa evenly over the avocado mixture.
• Sprinkle the Mexican cheese blend, olives, green onions, and tomato on top.

LIGHTER CREAMY WHITE BEAN DIP

Steps:

• Combine the cottage cheese, vinegar, thyme, beans, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a food processor. Puree until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Chill 30 minutes to 1 hour.
• Transfer to a serving bowl and drizzle with the olive oil, sprinkle with the paprika and garnish with chives.

LOW FAT BLACK BEAN DIP

Steps:

• Place jalapenoes, onion, garlic, and beans in food processor.
• Cover and blend on medium high speed until almost smooth.
• Spoon mixture into bowl.
• Stir in yogurt, cumin, and salt.
• Cover and refrigerate until chilled or heat in a 1 1/2 qt.
• saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently, until hot.
• Serve with tortilla chips or crackers.

SMASHED BEAN DIP

Steps:

• Put half the beans and chickpeas into a food processor with the lemon juice, garlic, cumin and yogurt, then whizz until smooth. Tip in the rest of the beans and pulse once to get a very chunky dip. Stir in the lemon zest and plenty of seasoning, then divide between 4 containers and store in the fridge.