Spicy Roasted-Red Pepper-and-Bean Dip

Spicy Roasted-Red Pepper-and-Bean Dip
Recipe first appeared in Cooking Light, September 1998

1 (7-ounce) bottle roasted red bell peppers, drained
1 cup reduced-fat firm silken tofu (about 6 ounces)
1/3 cup fresh parsley leaves
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 (16-ounce) can cannellini beans or other white beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 teaspoon minced seeded jalapeño pepper
Sliced jalapeño pepper (optional)

Chop bell peppers to measure 1/4 cup; set aside. Place remaining bell peppers, tofu, and the next 7 ingredients (tofu through beans) in a food processor, and process until smooth. Spoon mixture into a bowl; stir in reserved 1/4 cup bell peppers and minced jalapeno. Cover and chill. Garnish with a sliced jalapeño, if desired.

Yield: 2 1/2 cups (serving size: 1/4 cup)

NUTRITION PER SERVING
CALORIES 76(27% from fat); FAT 2.3g (sat 0.3g,mono 1.2g,poly 0.6g); PROTEIN 4.1g; CHOLESTEROL 0.0mg; CALCIUM 28mg; SODIUM 244mg; FIBER 1.2g; IRON 1.2mg; CARBOHYDRATE 10.2g