Typically this spread contains more than twice the calories and ten times the fat found in this version, yet the pleasure, taste, and texture remain the same. A great appetizer, snack for the kids, or accompaniment to a buffet. The Low-Fat, Chunky Guacamole is a welcome addition to this snack.
Ingredients:
2/3 cup commercial salsa
1/3 cup tomatoes, diced
4 tablespoons fresh cilantro, diced
1 (8-ounce) can fat-free refried beans
1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
1/2 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese, grated
1/4 cup green onions (tops only), thinly sliced
Baked tortilla chips
Directions:
1) In a medium bowl, mix salsa, tomatoes, and cilantro. Set aside.
2) Spread beans evenly over the bottom of a 9-inch pie pan. Spread the sour cream evenly over the top of the beans. Spread salsa over top of sour cream. Sprinkle cheese evenly over the top of the salsa. Top with green onions. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Serve with chips. Makes 4 servings.
Nutritional Analysis per serving: 116 Calories; 13 percent fat (1.7 grams); < 1 gram saturated fat; 32 percent protein; 55 percent carbohydrate; 4.8 grams fiber.