1 T. olive oil
1.5 c. onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 t. dried oregano
1/2 T. ground cumin
1/2 t. powdered ginger
1.5 c. veggie stock or water
1/2 c. dry white wine
1 bay leaf
2 c. cooked white beans, cooked in beer
2 jalapeno peppers, minced
1.5 c. grated Monterey Jack cheese
pepper
garnishes: diced tomatoes, chopped scallions, sliced black olives
Recipe
Saute onion until softened. Add garlic and spices; saute 1 minute. Add stock, wine and bay; simmer 5-8 minutes. Add cooked chicken, beans, and jalapenos; simmer uncovered, 10 min.
Mash about 1/4 of beans. (Can be made 2 days ahead to this point.)
Over low heat, add the cheese one handful at a time, stirring until melted. Add pepper, remove bay leave1.