Ingredients:
– 1 10-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
– 1/2 cup diced Anaheim chilies
– 1/2 cup light ale beer
– 1 3/4 cups reduced fat shredded sharp Cheddar
– 1 1/4 cups skim milk
– 1 large onion, chopped
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 3 tbsp cornstarch
– 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
– 1/4 cup sliced green onions
– 2 tsp lime juice
– 1 tsp salt
– 1/8 tsp black pepper
– 1 tsp ground cumin
– 1 tsp chili powder
Directions:
Spray a large saucepan with non fat cooking spray and set over medium heat.
Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until soft and beginning to brown, 4 to 5 minutes.
Add beer and cook until reduced slightly, about 1 minute. Add 1 cup milk and bring to a simmer.
Meanwhile, whisk the remaining 1/4 cup milk and cornstarch in a small bowl.
Add to the pan and cook, stirring vigorously, until bubbling and thickened, 1 to 2 minutes.
Reduce heat to low, add cheese and cook, stirring, until melted. Stir in
drained tomatoes, chilies, lime juice, salt, pepper, cilantro, green
onions, chili powder and cumin .
Serve warm, garnished with a bit of cilantro.
Entire recipe makes 16 servings
Serving size is about 1/4 cup
Each serving = 2 Smart Points/1 Points +
PER SERVING: 75 calories; 2g fat; .9g saturated fat; 3g carbohydrates; 3g sugar; 4g protein; 1g fiber