Serves: 8
Total Calories: 56

1/4 cup water
1/4 cup smooth natural creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup fat-free refried beans
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro for garnish

1. In a food processor or blender, combine the water, peanut butter, beans, soy and hoisin sauces, garlic, and red pepper flakes pulse until smooth. Add more water, a Tbsp at a time, until the sauce reaches dipping consistency.

2. Cover and let stand 1 hour to blend flavors. Sprinkle with the cilantro and serve. The sauce will keep, covered, in the refrigerator up to 4 days it will thicken as it stands, but can be thinned with water.

NOTE: Hoisin sauce, a slightly sweet, fermented black bean sauce, can be found in the Asian foods section of most supermarkets and in Asian markets.

EXCHANGES
1 Fat

NUTRITION FACTS
Calories 58
Calories from Fat 36
Total Fat 4g
Saturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 227mg
Carbohydrate 4g
Dietary Fiber 1g
Sugars 1g
Protein 3g

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 8
Total Calories: 56
Calories from Fat: 35

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