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New Year, New You... and New Ways to Celebrate

When the clock tolls midnight on January 1, why not consider kissing more than just your sweetheart...how about kissing your old eating habits goodbye? With the new year always comes a timely reminder of our need to eat better. And what better time to begin than on New Year's Day—a day devoted to sideline snacks as college football dominates the day.     

Ultimately, whether you're a football fan or not, you're likely to attend at least one gathering around New Year's where appetizer fare fills the menu. Bring along a delicious and nutritious dish you know won't sideline your efforts to eat well—Cabot's recently revamped “Several” Layers Cheese Dip.

An updated variation of Cabot's Seven Layer Cheese Dip, this dish contains even more veggies for a nutrient kick, plus fewer calories and less fat. And don't worry... this is no “2nd string” option. We tasted-tested it throughout the fall football season and our Health Team agrees: this new way to nibble scores big!
 


"Lightened" Several Layers Cheese Dip


  • Switched to Cabot No Fat Sour Cream and 50% Reduced Fat Cheddars
  • Switched to higher fiber black beans
  • Switched to reduced-sodium taco seasoning
  • Added more veggies for extra nutrients—vitamins C & A
  • Added lime juice and cilantro to enhance flavor after trimming fat
"Lightened" Several Layers Cheese Dip

Makes 8 servings

1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup tomato salsa plus more for serving
Juice of 1/2 lime
1 cup Cabot No Fat Sour Cream
1 package reduced-sodium taco seasoning
1 cup diced fresh tomatoes
1 cup diced fresh avocado
1 cup fresh or frozen whole kernel corn, thawed
1 (4.25-ounce) jar diced green chiles, drained
3 ounces Cabot 50% Reduced Fat Cheddar, grated (about 3/4 cup)
3 ounces Cabot 50% Reduced Fat Jalapeno Cheddar, grated (about 3/4 cup)
Coarsely chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Tortilla chips

  1. In medium bowl, combine beans, 1/4 cup of salsa and lime juice; mash into coarse puree with potato masher or fork. Microwave mixture on high power for 30 seconds at a time until warm; spread over bottom of serving dish.
  2. In small bowl, combine sour cream and taco seasoning; spread over bean mixture. Top with layers of tomatoes, avocado, corn, chiles, cheese and cilantro, if using. Serve with tortilla chips and additional salsa.


Nutrition Analysis
Calories 180, Total Fat 7g, Saturated Fat 2.5g, Sodium 740mg, Carbohydrate 23g, Dietary Fiber 6g, Protein 12g, Calcium 250mg