Dips

Salsa:  Don't make it!
Buy store-bought salsa (usually mild works best).  Most varieties come without any added sugar, salt or fat.  You can use this as a dip for vegetables or as a topping for corn chowder, lentil stew, or a plain baked potato instead of butter.

Honey Mustard Dip:  Great with Chicken Nuggets
¼ Cup dijon mustard
¼ cup honey
Keeps in refridgerator for 2 weeks.
Healthy Bean Dip: (Nice with Pita Triangles)
1 can refried beans 
¼ cup mild store-bought salsa
Chopped Cilanto (optional)
Directions:  Mix the beans and salsa in a bowl and top with fresh cilantro.

Old Fashioned Onion Dip: (great with vegetables)
Olive oil
Salt
4 medium white onions chopped
1 can beef broth (14 oz.)
1 tsp. onion powder
2 tsp. white wine vinegar
8 ounces reduced fat sour cream
Directions:  Saute onion in a little olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Keep cooking till just starting to turn brown. Add beef broth all at once and stir to scrape the bottom of the pan – bring to a boil and then turn down heat to simmer until most liquid evaporates ( 15 minutes or so). Stir in onion powder, vinegar and keep stirring and cooking until the vinegar evaporates (about 3 minutes). Remove from heat and cool for 30 minutes. Mix sour cream and onion mixture in a bowl and chill 30 minutes before serving. Makes 2 ½ cups and you can freeze in smaller portions for up to 2 months. Keeps 3 days in refridgerator.

Healthy Bean Dip: (Nice with Pita Triangles)
1 can refried beans 
¼ cup mild store-bought salsa
Chopped Cilanto (optional)
Directions: Mix the beans and salsa in a bowl and top with fresh cilantro

From: My Sage Minder