Lighter Layered Nacho Dip

Choosing lower fat cheese and light sour cream helps to lighten up this classic weekend sports watching snack. You can also amp up the flavour and nutrition by adding diced fresh tomatoes, black olives, jalapenos and fresh cilantro on top. Customize the ingredients and make it your own creation!

Makes 4-6 servings. PREP Time: 15min

Ingredients

14oz can of low-fat refried beans
500ml tub of low fat sour cream (5%MF)
2 cup salsa (mild, med or hot - your choice)
1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp garlic salt, 1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 cup diced sweet peppers (green, red, etc..)
1 cup shredded light marble cheese (18-22% MF)
3 chopped green onions
Optional toppings: chopped tomatoes, black olives, jalapenos, red onion, fresh cilantro

Instructions:

1. Bottom layer: Mix the can of refried beans, ½ cup of the sour cream, ¼ cup of salsa with the chili powder, garlic salt and cumin. Spread evenly into the bottom of a 9x11 rectangular dish.

2. Next layer: Spread the rest of the sour cream evenly overtop of the bottom layer.

3. Next layer: Spread the rest of the salsa mixed with the sweet peppers.

4. Top with shredded cheese, chopped green onions and any other optional toppings.

5. Serve with baked Nachos or toasted pita bread.