January 2, 2008

Black Bean Dip

Dear Cancer Project supporter,

This simple bean dip is versatile and virtually fat-free. Keeping your fat intake low is crucial for keeping hormone levels within healthy limits to lower breast and prostate cancer risk. Add cumin to this recipe for added flavor and antioxidants.

Enjoy this dip on crackers, raw vegetables, or as a sandwich spread.

Directions

Makes 6 servings

1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed, or 1 1/2 cups of cooked beans
1 cup salsa
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)

Combine beans and salsa in a food processor or blender and process until smooth. Add cumin, if using.

Nutrition Information

Per serving (1/6 of recipe):
81 calories
0.4 g fat
0.1 g saturated fat
4.2% calories from fat
0 mg cholesterol

4.7 g protein
15.4 g carbohydrate
2.7 g sugar
3.8 g fiber

280 mg sodium
47 mg calcium
1.6 mg iron
6.4 mg vitamin C
172 mcg beta-carotene
0.6 mg vitamin E

This recipe is a preview from the upcoming NEW EDITION of
The Survivor's Handbook: Eating Right for Cancer Survival.

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