Tomato-Ranch Bean Dip
This creamy appetizer dip uses beans rather than sour cream or mayonnaise, so it's high in flavor but low in fat and calories.
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
10 servings (2 tablespoons dip with 1/2 cup vegetable dippers)
Ingredients
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1/4 cup dried tomatoes (not oil pack)
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1 15-ounce can cannellini beans (white kidney beans), rinsed and drained
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1/2 cup bottled reduced-calorie ranch salad dressing
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 teaspoon finely chopped chipotle chile pepper in adobo sauce* (optional)
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Fat-free milk (optional)
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1/4 cup snipped fresh parsley
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5 cups carrot sticks, sweet pepper strips, celery sticks, zucchini sticks, broccoli florets, and/or cauliflower florets
Directions
1.
Place tomatoes in a small bowl. Add enough boiling water to cover. Let stand for 5 minutes. Drain and finely chop the tomatoes; set aside.
2.
In a food processor, combine beans, salad dressing, garlic, and chipotle pepper (if using). Cover and process until smooth. Add milk, if needed, to thin to desired consistency. Set aside 1 teaspoon of the tomatoes and 1 teaspoon of the parsley. Stir the remaining tomatoes and the remaining parsley into bean mixture.
3.
Transfer to a serving bowl. Top with the reserved tomatoes and parsley. Serve with vegetable dippers.
Test Kitchen Tip
Because chile peppers contain volatile oils that can burn your skin and eyes, avoid direct contact with them as much as possible. When working with chile peppers, wear plastic or rubber gloves. If your bare hands do touch the peppers, wash your hands and nails well with soap and warm water.
Make-Ahead Directions
Prepare dip as directed. Cover and chill for up to 8 hours before serving.
Nutrition information
Calories 81, Total Fat 3 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Monounsaturated Fat 0 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Sodium 242 mg, Carbohydrate 12 g, Total Sugar 4 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 3 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 71%, Calcium 3%, Iron 5%. Exchanges: Vegetable .5, Starch .5, Fat .5.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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