Name: Cheesy refried bean dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 6 oz fat-free refried beans; 1/3 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded; 1/4 medium red onion, finely diced; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp cumin; 1/4 tsp salt; 1 1/2 tbsp water; 1 1/2 tsp lime juice; 2 corn tortillas, cut into thin strips; 8 olive oil cooking sprays; 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Nutrition

Per serving

416 calories

Protein: 24g; 23% of calories
Carbs: 52g; 50% of calories
Fat: 13g; 27% of calories

Instructions

Prep 15 min · Cook 5 min

Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium heat and coat with cooking spray. Working in two batches if needed to keep a single layer, add the tortilla strips and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, tossing often, until they are golden and crisp. Remove from the pan and set aside. Done when golden and crisp.
In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the refried beans, red onion, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and water. Stir well to combine and heat for 5 minutes until the mixture is hot and starting to bubble. Done when mixture is hot and starts to bubble.
Stir in half of the shredded cheese and the lime juice until the cheese is melted and incorporated. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top and cover the pan for 1 minute until the cheese on top is fully melted. Done when cheese is fully melted.
Transfer the warm bean dip to a shallow bowl and garnish with the chopped cilantro. Serve immediately with the toasted tortilla strips on the side for dipping.

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