Black Bean Spread

Decidedly South-of-the-Border ingredients -including cumin, coriander and hot salsa -punch up this puree of hearty black beans.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 5 mins
• Calories: 96 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander seed
• 3 tablespoons hot salsa
• 1.5 cups cooked black beans
• 0.5 cup low-fat cottage cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine black beans, salsa, green onions, garlic, cottage cheese, hot pepper sauce, cumin, coriander, salt and pepper in an electric blender and blend until smooth. Add a little water, if necessary, to blend mixture thoroughly.