I am always searching for ways to reduce fat and calories. When using low-fat cheese and baked tortilla chips, this appetizer recipe is just right!”

Ingredients

(2) 15-ounce cans black beans, drained
(1) 10-ounce package frozen spinach, thawed, drained, and chopped
1/2 cup medium salsa
(1) 4-ounce can chopped green chiles, undrained
(1) teaspoon minced garlic
(2) cups shredded low-fat Cheddar cheese
(1) 14-ounce can artichoke hearts, chopped
1/2 cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese

Cooking Preparation

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Combine the beans, spinach, salsa, chiles, garlic, Cheddar cheese, and atichoke hearts in a 1-quart casserole dish, Sprinkle the Pepper Jack cheese on top. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden. Then serve to waiting guests!

From our kitchen: This high-fiber, lower-fat dip can be prepared ahead of time and baked at the last minute. Serve it with your favorite chips or pita bread.

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