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LAYERED CUBAN DIP

For a delightfully different appetizer, try this colourful layered party dip the next time you are entertaining a crowd.

INGREDIENTS
1 lb   500 g   Extra Lean Ground Beef
1 tsp   5 mL   cumin
1 tsp   5 mL   dried oregano
1   1   jar (320 mL) thick and chunky salsa (medium or hot)
1/4 cup   50 mL   raisins (plumped in hot water)
1 cup   250 mL   light spreadable cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup   125 mL   fat-free sour cream
1   1   can (14 oz/398 mL) crushed pineapple, well drained
1/4 cup   50 mL   EACH finely chopped green onions and pimiento or red pepper

PREPARATION TIME: 15 minutes
COOKING TIME: 10 minutes

DIRECTIONS
Brown ground beef with seasonings for 5 minutes on high in large skillet. Drain off fat and blot well with paper towel. (This is important to final appearance of recipe). Add salsa and raisins and cook 5 minutes on low. Meanwhile, combine cream cheese and sour cream and spread over a serving plate that has an edge. Top with hot beef mixture, well-drained pineapple, chopped green onions and pimiento. Serve immediately (or chill and serve) with rice crackers or sliced pita/flatbread.

NUMBER OF SERVINGS: 12 - 15 people as an appetizer SERVINGS

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING
119 Calories     4.1 g Fat
8 g Protein     7 g Carbohydrates