Piquant Dip

Contributed byJulia DuPont
Black bean dip with melted cheese, cilantro garnish, and tortilla chips, served in a black bowl on a wooden board.

Ingredients

  • 1 can black beans, drained (15 oz.)
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 2 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup tomato, diced
  • 1/3 cup mild picante sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 cup reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Yield: 10 Servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes

Instructions

Place beans in a bowl. Partially mash until chunky. Set aside. Heat oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté 4 minutes, or until tender. Add beans, tomato, picante sauce, cumin and chili powder. Cook 5 minutes, or until thick, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add cheese, cilantro and lime juice, stirring well. Serve warm or at room temperature with fat-free tortilla chips. 

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