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    Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program

    Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program

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    ⌚ PREP TIME: 5 minutes

    Zesty Bean Dip

    SERVES: 6

    INGREDIENTS:

    • 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
    • ½ cup salsa
    • 3 tablespoons minced cilantro (optional)
    • ½ small onion, minced (optional)
    • Crackers or Baked Tortilla Chips from the Eating Smart • Being Active Let’s Cook! cookbook

    STEPS:

    1. Wash the cilantro (if using).

    2. Collect, mince, and measure all ingredients before starting to prepare the recipe.

    3. Combine all ingredients in a bowl.

    4. Serve with Baked Tortilla Chips from the Eating Smart • Being Active Let’s Cook!
      cookbook or whole wheat crackers.

    5. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours. Eat within 3 to 5 days.

    Be Creative:

    Add minced green, red, or yellow bell pepper or diced jalapenos.

    Nutrition Facts

    6 Servings per container
    Serving size 1/3 Cup (102g)

    Amount Per Serving

    Calories  80

    Total Fat 8g 3%
    Saturated Fat 0g 0%
    Trans Fat 0g  
    Cholesterol 0mg 0%
    Sodium 430mg 19%
    Total Carbohydrates 12g 4%
    Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
    Total Sugars 1g  
    Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
    Protein 4g 8%
    Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
    Calcium 30mg 2%
    Iron 1mg 6%
    Potassium 309mg 6%

    * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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    2046 NE Waldo Road, Suite 3127, PO Box 110320, Gainesville, FL 32609
    (352) 273-3547

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