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Bean and Potato Spread (makes 4-6 servings) |
Ingredients:
- 2 medium sized Russet potatoes, peeled and boiled
- 1 8-ounce can, mixed beans, or kidney beans, drained
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons, plain, lowfat yogurt
- Salt and pepper, to taste (optional)*
- Extra chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)
*Nutrition Facts calculated without additional salt.
Directions:
- Boil potatoes in water, drain then mash with a potato masher or fork in a medium sized bowl.
- Add the beans, garlic, lime juice and cilantro then mix well. Place mixture in a food processor and process for at least 30 seconds or to desired consistency.
- Place mixture back into bowl, add yogurt, salt and pepper and mix well.
- To serve: Spread on Melba toasts topped with extra chopped cilantro or serve as a dip with your choice of crackers, vegetable sticks or our recipe for Rosemary & Parmesan Lavasch.
TEXT VERSION OF NUTRITION FACTS: Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (172 g) Servings Per Recipe: 4 |
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Amount per serving |
| Calories |
136 |
| Calories from fat |
5 |
| Total Fat |
1 g |
| Saturated Fat |
0 g |
| Trans Fat |
0 g |
| Cholesterol |
0 mg |
| Sodium |
179 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates |
28 g |
| Dietary Fiber |
4 g |
| Sugars |
2 g |
| Protein |
6 g |
| Vitamin A |
0% |
| Vitamin C |
35% |
| Calcium |
4% |
| Iron |
8% | | |
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