Appetizer -- Black-Eyed Pea Dip
1 15-oz. can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
2 cloves garlic, minced
One quarter cup green onions, chopped
One eighth cup butter, melted
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and sliced
2 Tbsp. fresh parsley
1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
Salt and pepper to taste
One quarter cup cheddar cheese, grated
One quarter cup Monterey Jack cheese, grated
Combine black-eyed peas and the next 7 ingredients together in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Place mixture in saucepan and add cheeses. Stir over medium heat until cheese melts. Serve with tortilla chips, crackers or crusty bread slices.
The Skinny: Use low fat cheese.
