Skinny Queso Dip
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- Number of Servings: 12
Ingredients
1 cup skim milk 3 tbsp cornstarch 1 tsp canola oil 1 cup minced onion 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 poblano pepper, diced 1-2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and diced 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth 10 oz can Rotel tomatoes with chiles, drained 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped juice of 1 lime salt and black pepper, to taste 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ancho chili powder 1 3/4 cups shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar (recommend Sargento or other quality brand)
In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup of the milk with 3 tbsp of cornstarch to create a slurry; set aside.
Heat a large saucepan on medium heat; when hot add oil. Add the onions, garlic, and peppers; cook until soft, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt, to taste.
Add the chicken broth and the remaining milk. Bring to a boil and cook for ~3 minutes to reduce slightly.
Add the cornstarch mixture to the pan and stir; simmer a minute until it bubbles and thickens, then reduce heat to low.
Add the drained tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and add the cheese; stir until it melts completely. Adjust salt as desired. Serve immediately.
Serving Size: 12 servings
Number of Servings: 12
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ANGIETUNIE.
Heat a large saucepan on medium heat; when hot add oil. Add the onions, garlic, and peppers; cook until soft, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt, to taste.
Add the chicken broth and the remaining milk. Bring to a boil and cook for ~3 minutes to reduce slightly.
Add the cornstarch mixture to the pan and stir; simmer a minute until it bubbles and thickens, then reduce heat to low.
Add the drained tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and add the cheese; stir until it melts completely. Adjust salt as desired. Serve immediately.
Serving Size: 12 servings
Number of Servings: 12
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ANGIETUNIE.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 83.9
- Total Fat: 4.0 g
- Cholesterol: 9.4 mg
- Sodium: 260.4 mg
- Total Carbs: 5.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.6 g
- Protein: 5.1 g
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