Con Queso Bean Dip (microwave)

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can light kidney beans, drained and rinsed (can use low-sodium)
• 3/4 cup salsa (mild or medium)
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• salt, to taste (optional)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (can use lows-fat)
• 1/2 cup sour cream (can use fat-free)
• 2 tablespoons chives or 2 tablespoons green onions

Recipe

• 1 in a 1-qt. microwave-safe casserole,, mash the beans with a fork.
• 2 stir in the salsa, chili powder, cumin, and salt, if desired. stir to mix well. stir in the cheese.
• 3 cover with the casserole lid, and microwave on high power for 3 to 4 minutes until heated through. remove from the microwave. stir to mix in the melted cheese. spread the sour cream on top. sprinkle with the chives.
• 4 serve warm with tortilla chips (can use fat-free chips). cover and refrigerate leftovers, which will keep 4 to 5 days.