Roasted Red Pepper and White Bean Dip

Ingredients
1 jar (12 oz.) roasted red bell peppers, drained, divided
1 can (15 oz.) white beans, drained
1 cup firm silken tofu
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cloves garlic, peeled
1/2 teaspoon ORTEGA Diced Jalapeños
1/2 teaspoon salt
Pita wedges or tortilla chips

Instructions:Directions
COARSELY chop enough roasted bell peppers to equal 1/2 cup.

PLACE remaining bell peppers, beans, tofu, parsley, lime juice, olive oil, cumin, garlic, jalapeños and salt in food processor; cover. Process until smooth. Stir in chopped bell peppers. Refrigerate for about 1 hour before serving. Serve with pita wedges or tortilla chips.

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Refried Bean Tostadas

Ingredients
1 3/4 cups (1-pound can) ORTEGA® Refried Beans
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 package (1.25 ounces) ORTEGA® Taco Seasoning Mix
1 package (10) ORTEGA® Tostada Shells, warmed
2 cups shredded lettuce
1/2 cup (2 ounces) SARGENTO® Fancy Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese
1/3 cup sliced ripe olives
2 medium ripe avocados,, cut into 20 slices
3/4 cup ORTEGA® Thick & Smooth Taco Sauce

Instructions:Directions
COMBINE beans, onion and seasoning mix in medium saucepan. Cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 5 minutes or until heated through.

SPREAD 1/4 cup bean mixture over each shell. Top with lettuce, cheese, olives, avocado and taco sauce.

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Black Bean and Jicama Salad with Cumin Vinaigrette

Ingredients
CUMIN VINAIGRETTE

3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
3 tablespoons olive oil
SALAD

1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup peeled, chopped jicama
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup whole-kernel corn
2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons ORTEGA Diced Green Chiles

Instructions:Directions
FOR CUMIN VINAIGRETTE:
COMBINE vinegar, mustard, cumin, salt, lemon peel and garlic powder in medium bowl. Add olive oil; whisk to blend.

FOR SALAD:
COMBINE beans, jicama, onion, bell pepper, corn, cilantro and chiles in medium bowl. Add vinaigrette; toss gently. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

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