It's better than it looks

This dip looks rather disgusting, but it actually tastes really good! I sometimes make it for breakfast, as it's very high in protein and keeps me full till lunch. Don't be put-off by its unattractiveness - give it a try!

Cottage Cheese, Avocado, and Black Bean Salsa Dip

Ingredients:

1 can corn

1 (15 ounce) can black beans

1 (16 ounce) container 1% fat cottage cheese

1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and diced

2 roma (plum) tomatoes (or 1 can diced tomatoes)

2 cups salsa

1 (13.5 ounce) package tortilla chips, if desired

Directions:

• Cook the black beans in a small saucepan over medium heat until warm and tender, about 10 minutes. Strain, and rinse under cold water to remove liquid and excess sodium. Set aside.

• Place the cottage cheese in a mixing or serving bowl. Peel, pit, and dice the avocado into bite size pieces, and add to the cottage cheese. Cut the tomatoes in half lengthwise, remove seeds, and dice into bite size pieces. Add to the cottage cheese along with the corn, black beans, and salsa. Stir until well blended. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve with tortilla chips, if desired.