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Tex Mex Black Bean Dip




Source of Recipe


Cyn H., A friend of mine






Recipe Introduction


This is a great appetizer for parties....enjoy!





List of Ingredients



• 1 15 oz. can black beans, drained
  
• 1 t. vegetable oil (canola oil is what I use)
  
• 1/2 C. chopped onion
  
• 2 garlic cloves, minced (if you like garlic, you can use more)
  
• 1/2 C. chopped tomatoes
  
• 1/3 C. mild picante sauce
  
• 1/2 t. ground cumin
  
• 1/2 t. chili powder
  
• 1/4 C. shredded Monterey Jack cheese (you can actually use any kind of cheese you like, I use the Mexican flavored cheese)
  
• 1/4 C. chopped fresh cilantro
  
• 1 T. fresh lime juice (it tastes better w/ fresh limes, but you can use the bottled kind if it's easier)
  






Instructions



1. Place beans in a bowl and partially mash until chunky. Set aside.
   
2. Heat oil in medium non-stick skillet.
   
3. Add onion and garlic; saute 4 minutes or until tender.
   
4. Add beans, tomatoes, picante sauce, cumin and chili powder. Cook 5 minutes or until blended. Stirring constantly.
   
5. Remove from heat; add cheese and remaining ingredients. Stiring until cheese melts.
   
6. Serve warm or at room temp. with tortilla chips.