Black Bean Dip with Veggies

Prep 15 min
Total 15 min
Ingredients 14
Servings 9

In just minutes, whip up a tasty dip that's low on guilt and high in flavor. Fiber One™ original bran cereal is the surprise ingredient. MORE + LESS -

Ingredients

cup Fiber One™ original bran cereal

large tomato, chopped (1 cup)

can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed

1/4

cup water

tablespoons lime juice

1/4

cup chopped green onions (4 medium)

small clove garlic, coarsely chopped

1/2

teaspoon salt

1/2

teaspoon ground cumin

1/2

teaspoon chili powder

1/4

to 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Additional chopped cilantro, if desired

cups assorted cut-up fresh vegetables (such as baby carrots, bell pepper strips, cauliflower florets)

Directions

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1

In food processor, process cereal until slightly crushed. Add 1/2 cup of the chopped tomato, the beans, water, lime juice, onions, garlic, salt, cumin, chili powder and hot pepper sauce to cereal. Cover; process until almost smooth.
2

In 1-quart microwavable serving bowl, place bean mixture. Microwave on High 2 to 3 minutes or until hot. Stir in the reserved tomato and 2 tablespoons cilantro. Sprinkle with additional cilantro. Serve with fresh vegetables for dipping.

Expert Tips

Black beans are loaded with fiber--the soluble kind that helps to lower blood cholesterol. Start slowly so you have time to get used to more fiber.
Baked tortilla chips are a nice addition when you serve this dip—or go ahead and substitute them for the veggies if you like.