Asparagus Spread

          18 oz. frozen asparagus
         
2 cloves garlic
          ♦ 1 tbsp plus 1 tsp lime juice
          
1/2 cup canned tomatoes with green chilies, drained
         
1/2 tsp cumin

Cook asparagus according to package directions, usually about 4-6 minutes in a microwave. Drain and place in a food processor with the remaining ingredients. Puree.  Pour into a dip bowl and serve warm with whole-grain crackers. If you have the time, spread the dip on the crackers and add a slice of cherry tomato.

Makes 6 servings

25 calories, 3 g protein, 5 g carbohydrate, 0 g fat, 2 g fiber