Mexican Fiesta Dip

Name: Mexican Fiesta Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Cuisine: Mexican Appetizers, Mexican Dinners, Mexican Recipes
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground turkey; 1 envelope reduced-sodium taco seasoning; 2/3 cup water; 1 can (16 ounces) fat-free refried beans; 1-1/2 cups shredded lettuce; 1 jar (16 ounces) salsa; 1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese; 4 canned jalapenos, sliced; 1 cup reduced-fat sour cream; 1/3 cup sliced ripe olives; 1 package (13-1/2 ounces) tortilla chips

"I lost 30 pounds by using slimmed-down ingredients in my recipes, and I still get to enjoy goodies like this savory dip," relates field editor Angela Oelschlaeger, Tonganoxie, Kansas.

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground turkey
1 envelope reduced-sodium taco seasoning
2/3 cup water
1 can (16 ounces) fat-free refried beans
1-1/2 cups shredded lettuce
1 jar (16 ounces) salsa
1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
4 canned jalapenos, sliced
1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/3 cup sliced ripe olives
1 package (13-1/2 ounces) tortilla chips

Directions

In a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook turkey until no longer pink; drain if necessary. Stir in taco seasoning and water; cook and stir for 2-4 minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated.
Spread refried beans on a 12-in. serving platter. Top with the turkey, lettuce, salsa, cheese, jalapenos, sour cream and olives. Serve with chips.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 332 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 758mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 lean meat.