Hot and Smoky Chipotle-Garlic Dip

Description
Contributed by Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group

Ingredients
{Chipotle Peppers are very Hot...if you are not familiar with them use cautiously... Take care, Gloria]

From: The American Heart Association Low-Salt Cookbook, Third Edition, 2006 by the American Heart Association

Serves 8: 2 Tbsp per serving

Without the milk, this spicy mixture is delicious on cucumber rounds or baked tortillas. Use the milk for a thinner dip to serve with vegetables. 2/3 cup fat-free or light sour cream 3 Tbsp fat-free or light mayonnaise 2 Tbsp fat-free milk (optional) 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 chipotle pepper, canned in adobo sauce 1 medium garlic clove, minced 1/8 tsp salt Fresh cilantro sprigs (optional)

Directions
In a food processor or blender, process all the ingredients except the cilantro until smooth.

To serve, transfer the dip to a serving bowl. Garnish with the cilantro.

Cook's Tip on Chipotle Peppers: These dried, smoked jalapenos provide a unique, smoky heat. You can find cans of these flavorful chiles, frequently in adobo sauce, in major supermarkets in the international or ethnic section.

Nutritional information
Per serving:
 * 44 Calories | 1g Total Fat | 0g Saturated | 0g Polyunsaturated | 0g Monounsaturated | 5mg Cholesterol | 152mg Sodium | 2g Protein | 6g Carbs | 0g Fiber | 2g Sugars | 33mg Calcium | 54mg Potassium

Dietary Exchanges: 1/2 other carbohydrate