Touchdown Taco Dip

Here is the scene. You've mentally committed to staying as much on track as you possibly can for the Super Bowl. You've come bearing light (or as I call it "diet") beer and a I-can-do-this attitude. Then you spot it. Taco dip in all of its cool, creamy goodness. It may be one of the most popular items to grace the snack line at a party. It has lettuce AND tomato on it, that has to count for something. (Stop right there, do not head down that road. This is not proper rationalization in the taco dip is healthy arguement.)

Taco dip can easily be tweaked into a healthier form by using light or fat-free cream cheese. But why stop there? Many things can be added, and some things substituted, to make the healthiest taco dip you've ever tasted. With this mindset, I have created Touchdown Taco Dip.

What You Need:

1 1/2 cups of Guacamole (pre-made or if you have the time, make your own)

1- 8 oz Package of Fat-Free or Light Cream Cheese

2 tsp of Cumin, dried

1/2 Tbsp of Cilantro, dried

1 Tbsp of Chipotle Chili Seasoning  

1/2 cup of Reduced Fat, Shredded Mexican Cheese

1 cup of Grape Tomatoes, halved

1 cup of Black Beans

What To Do:

Put the cream cheese in a bowl and mix in the cumin, cilantro, and chili seasoning until the cream cheese mixture looks uniform. Next, spread the mixture on the center of a plate. Outline the cream cheese mixture with the guacamole. Sprinkle the top of the dip with the shredded cheese, tomatoes, and black beans. Serve with tortilla chips. (Please note: Hippie Chips will not withstand the weight of this thick dip. Instead, use whole grain tortilla chips in order to get more whole grains. I can attest that Garden of Eatin's Multi Grain Tortilla Chips did the job quite well.)

More whole nutrition and prettier than what you'll find at the store, too!