Black Bean Dip Recipes

Black Bean Dip Recipes for Appetizers - How Foods Fight Cancer

MAKES 6 SERVINGS

This simple bean dip is versatile and virtually fat free. Maintaining a low fat intake is crucial for
keeping hormone levels within healthy limits to lower breast and prostate cancer risk. Including
the optional cumin will add flavor and antioxidants. Enjoy this dip with raw vegetables, spread it on
crackers, or serve it as a sandwich filling.

11⁄2 cups cooked or canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup salsa
1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)


1. Combine the beans, salsa, and optional cumin in a food processor
or blender and process until smooth. Stop and scrape down the sides
of the container with a rubber spatula as needed.

2. Stored in a covered container in the refrigerator, leftover Black Bean
Dip will keep for up to 3 days.


PER SERVING: 81 calories; 0.4 g fat; 0.1 g saturated fat; 4.2% calories from fat; 0 mg cholesterol;
4.7 g protein; 15.4 g carbohydrate; 2.7 g sugar; 3.8 g fiber; 280 mg sodium; 47 mg calcium; 1.6
mg iron; 6.4 mg vitamin C; 172 mcg beta-carotene; 0.6 mg vitamin E