Bean Dip with Horseradish |
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| Description |
Beans are wonderful food - no two ways about it. They are loaded with protein, fiber, potassium, magnesium and folic acid. They have a very beneficial effect on blood sugar and they taste great. There are many ways to use beans - from chili to soup to tasty dips scooped up with raw vegetables, whole-grain crackers or pita triangles. Beans are also one of the foods that work well from a can, saving the time and effort of presoaking. Lower-sodium versions are also available. For those of you who enjoy the aroma of a big pot of beans simmering on the stove, however, keep cooking from scratch!
Food as Medicine
A tablespoon of prepared horseradish has no fat and just six calories. Prepared horseradish can be substituted for butter and salt as a vegetable topper in many dishes, making it an excellent weight-loss tool.
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| Ingredients |
2 cups cooked beans (cannellini, pinto or Great Northern)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
2 scallions, trimmed and minced
Salt to taste |
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| Instructions |
1. Combine beans, olive oil, horseradish and scallions in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth, adding a little water if necessary.
2. Season with salt to taste.
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Serves 8
Nutrients Per Serving
Calories: 92.5
Protein: 4.3 grams
Fat: 3.6 grams
Saturated Fat: 0.5 grams
Monounsat Fat: 2.5 grams
Polyunsat Fat: 0.4 grams
Carbohydrate: 11.4 grams
Fiber: 3.0 grams
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Vitamin A: 14.4 IU
Vitamin E: 0.5 mg/IU
Vitamin C: 0.8 mg
Calcium: 43.0 mg
Magnesium: 28.7 mg
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