Best Low Cal Bean Dip Recipes

SKINNY SEVEN LAYER DIP

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The traditional 7 layer dip can be rather fattening, so here is a fresher, lighter alternative. It requires a tad more work, but I assure you it is worth it! I always have people asking for this recipe.

Provided by LED87

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Bean Dip Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) container fat-free sour cream
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, finely diced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning
5 dashes hot pepper sauce
1 lemon, juiced
2 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
3 cups shredded lettuce
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 (11 ounce) cans Mexican-style corn, drained
1 cup chunky salsa
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
¼ cup sliced green onions
1 Roma (plum) tomato, chopped

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63.1 calories, Carbohydrate 7.9 g, Cholesterol 4.2 mg, Fat 2.9 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 239 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

LOW-FAT HOT MEXICAN BEAN DIP

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This is a great-tasting no-guilt bean dip recipe. Serve with reduced fat chips and you have a delightful snack.

Provided by Chris from Kansas

Categories Beans

Time 15m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 (1 lb) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup nonfat sour cream or 1/4 cup light sour cream
2 -3 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup shredded fat-free cheddar cheese or 1/2 cup low-fat cheddar cheese
1/4 cup thinly sliced scallion
1/4 cup sliced black olives
2 tablespoons finely chopped jalapeno peppers (optional)

Steps:

Place the beans, sour cream, chil powder and cumin in a food processor or blender; process until smooth.
Spread the mixture over the bottom of a 9-inch glass pie pan.
Top with the cheese, followed by the scallions, olives and jalapenos.
Serve at room temperature or hot.
If using a microwave oven, heat on high (100 percent power) for 5 to 6 minutes or until the edges are bubbly and the cheese is melted.
If using a conventional oven, bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.
Serve with reduced fat tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.2, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 2.9, Sodium 200.9, Carbohydrate 68, Fiber 22.2, Sugar 3.6, Protein 22.7

LIGHTER CREAMY WHITE BEAN DIP

Lighter Creamy White Bean Dip image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories appetizer

Time 35m

Yield 1 3/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2/3 cup reduced-fat 2-percent cottage cheese
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
One 15.5-ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons good quality olive oil
Pinch smoked or sweet paprika
Chopped chives, for garnish

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.