Snack Recipe

I just emailed this to Hilary and Shelly before I realized what a great addition it would be to the blog. Hopefully the rest of you are still following this so you can try it! It's very tasty, filling, and low W.W. points. Kind of like a black bean hummus. And the tortilla strips are kind of like pita chips.

Black Bean Dip (3 T.=1 point)
4 cloves garlic
1 can black beans
2 T. tomato paste
2 T. olive oil
5 t. fresh lime juice (I used bottled, still worked)
1/2 t. cumin
1/2 t. coriander (don't skip this; it gives it it's zing)
1/2 t. salt
1/8 t. cayenne pepper

Simmer garlic in some water for 3 minutes. Drain all but 3/4 cup. Blend rest with garlic and 1/2 c. garlic water. Add more water as needed.

Tortilla Strips (6 strips=1 point)
2 T. melted margarine
6 flour tortillas
1/2 t. cumin
1/2 t. garlic powder
1/2 t. onion salt or powder
1/8 t. cayenne pepper

Brush tortillas with margarine and sprinkle with spices. Cut each in 9 strips. Bake at 400 for 8-10 minutes.