Low Fat Bean Dip Recipes

LOW-FAT BEAN DIP

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and process until smooth. Transfer to a serving bowl. Use raw vegetables or tortilla chips for dipping. Store in the refrigerator.

LIGHTER CREAMY WHITE BEAN DIP

Steps:

• Combine the cottage cheese, vinegar, thyme, beans, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a food processor. Puree until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Chill 30 minutes to 1 hour.
• Transfer to a serving bowl and drizzle with the olive oil, sprinkle with the paprika and garnish with chives.

LOW FAT BEAN DIP

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients in a microwave safe bowl.
• Cook for 3 minutes.
• Stir.
• Cook about 3 minutes more until hot throughout.
• Serve with chips.

SIMPLE REFRIED BEAN DIP

Steps:

• Combine refried beans, pinto beans, diced tomatoes and green chiles, and salt in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 4 1/2 to 5 minutes.
• Remove from the microwave and stir until pinto beans are slightly mashed. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese on top and serve immediately.

SMASHED BEAN DIP

Steps:

• Put half the beans and chickpeas into a food processor with the lemon juice, garlic, cumin and yogurt, then whizz until smooth. Tip in the rest of the beans and pulse once to get a very chunky dip. Stir in the lemon zest and plenty of seasoning, then divide between 4 containers and store in the fridge.

SKINNY SEVEN LAYER DIP

Steps:

• Mix together the sour cream, garlic, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, taco seasoning, hot pepper sauce, and 1/2 of the lemon juice in a bowl until well blended.
• In another bowl, mash the avocado with the remaining lemon juice; set aside.
• Spread the shredded lettuce over a 12-inch serving platter.
• Layer the black beans evenly on top, followed by the Mexican-style corn.
• Spread the prepared sour cream mixture over the corn.
• Gently spread the avocado mixture on top of the sour cream.
• Pour the salsa evenly over the avocado mixture.
• Sprinkle the Mexican cheese blend, olives, green onions, and tomato on top.

LOW-FAT REFRIED BEANS

Steps:

• Place beans in a Dutch oven; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain beans; discard liquid. Return beans to pan; add water to cover. Add onion and garlic; bring to a boil. Cover and cook over low heat for 2 hours or until beans are very tender, adding water to keep covered if needed. Discard onion and garlic. Mash beans with a potato masher, leaving some beans whole. Stir in cumin and hot pepper sauce.

LOW FAT WHITE BEAN DIP

Steps:

• Combine beans, yogurt, garlic, lemon juice and zest in food processor and mix until creamy.
• Add the remaining herbs and spices and mix for a few more minutes or until desired consistency.
• Enjoy!

WHITE BEAN AND ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• Place garlic and rosemary in a food processor and finely chop. Add lemon juice and blend. Add beans and artichoke hearts and puree until smooth, stopping the machine a few times to scrape down the sides. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve with carrot and celery sticks and/or pita bread (not potato chips!). Dip will keep refrigerated for 2 to 3 days.