Easy Recipe of the Day: Chili Bean Dip

Ok I have very little time to cook anything, much less anything tasty. So I usually come up with weird recipes of things that I have in my kitchen (because I also do not have a lot of time to shop). The other day I was running late to open the gym and needed to put together a lunch quickly. So I ran to the kitchen and tore that place apart. After scowering the shelves and fridge for something that could be successfully combined to at least resemble a meal, here is what I came upon:

1/2 can of black beans
1 large can of canned chicken breast
2 fistfuls of spinach
1 box of Triscuits
chili powder
minced garlic

Yea I know, I thought the same thing, all that together is going to look like dog food. However I didn't have time for logical thinking. I threw into the blender the black beans, the can of chicken breast, two fist fulls of spinach, 6-10 dashes of chili powder, 3/4 tablespoon of minced garlic and about 1/2 cup of water, pushed blend and wha-lah.

I had Chili-Bean Dip for my Rosemary and Olive Oil Triscuits. Total time: 5 minutes (including the search). I split this up into two meals that day and it was fantastic. This nutritious snack has the following nutritent profile:

(with about 20 Triscuits and 2 fish oil capsules)

Calories: 890/2=445
Protein: 79/2=39.5
Carbs: 97/2=49.5
Fats: 15/2=7.5

This just goes to show you that it is always possible to eat healthy if you buy the right groceries and have an imagination.
Enjoy!!