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Cost/Serving: $0.25
Yield:[6 servings] / Serving Size = 1/3 cup
Ingredients:
1 (16-ounce) can refried beans
½ cup salsa
3 tablespoons minced cilantro (optional)
½ small onion, minced (optional)
Baked tortilla chips or whole wheat crackers

Directions:
1. Wash the cilantro (if using).
2. Collect, mince, and measure all ingredients before starting to prepare the recipe.
3. Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
4. Serve with baked tortilla chips or whole wheat crackers.
5. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours. Eat within 3 to 5 days.

Be creative! Add minced green, red, or yellow bell pepper or diced jalapenos.

This recipe and photo are used with the permission of Colorado State University Extension's Eating Smart Being Active program.

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