Healthy 7 Layer Mexican Dip

Healthy 7 Layer Mexican Dip Recipe perfect for entertaining guests this Superbowl Weekend!  

Prep Time: 15 minutes, Makes 8-10 servings

• 4 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
• 1 cup refried beans, heated if desired
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, chopped
• 1 cup diced onions
• 1 cup canned black beans, heated if desired
• 6 ounces  lean ground beef
• 4 ounces roasted red peppers (not packed in oil) chopped
• 1/2 cup fat free sour cream
• 1/4 cup shredded fat-free cheese
• 3 1/2 teaspoons taco seasoning mix, dry
• salt, black pepper, lim juice to taste

1. Combine half of the tomatoes with all of the onions.  Season to taste with salt, black pepper, and lime juice.  Set aside.
2. Place lean ground beef in a non-stick skillet sprayed with non-stick spray and cook for 5 minutes over medium heat.  Drain  meat and place back in the pan.  Add remaining tomatoes taco seasoning and 2 tbsp. of water and cook over medium heat while stirring until mixed and heated.
3. In a large dish, layer ingredients in this order: lettuce, refried beans, tomato/onion mix, sour cream, black beans, “meat” mixture, shredded cheese, and red peppers.

Per Serving: 1 cup, Calories: 125, Fat: 1g, Carbs: 19g, Fiber: 8g, Sugars: 3g, Protein: 12g

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Pumpkin Chocolate Muffins

Pumpkin Chocolate Muffins

Servings: 12, Cook Time: 20 minutes

1 Box Reduced Sugar Devil’s Food Cake Mix
1 15oz. can of pure pumpkin
(for smoother muffins, add 1 cup water as well)

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees
2. Spray a 12 cup muffin pan with non-stick spray or line with muffin liners.
3. Pour entire contents of cake mix and pumpkin into a large bowl.  If you are using water also add this as well.  Stir until smooth.
4. Transfer mixture into muffin pan and bake for 20 minutes. Enjoy!

Calories: 126, Fat: .5, Sugars: 18, Carbohydrates: 25, Protein: 2g, Fiber: .5

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