Black Bean Spread

Ingredients: 

1 1/2 cups cooked black beans
3 tablespoons hot salsa
2 scallions minced
2 garlic cloves minced
1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese
1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon coriander
Salt to taste
Freshly-ground black pepper to taste

Yield: 

12 Servings

Method: 

Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Add a little water, if necessary, to blend mixture thoroughly.

This recipe yields 12 servings. Serving size: 2 tablespoon.

Exchanges Per Serving: 1/2 Starch.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 42; Calories from Fat 2; Total Fat 0g; Saturated Fat 0g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 107mg; Carbohydrates 7g; Dietary Fiber 2g; Sugars 1g; Protein 3g.