Black Bean Dip Recipe

From the Islands to the Southwest, a black bean dip recipe starts with black beans, onion and cilantro. It just gets better from there. This is a great party dip recipe.

INGREDIENTS:
2 15-ounce cans black beans
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (or 1 T dried)
2 small tomatoes, chopped
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper (or to taste)
1 teaspoon cumin
Juice of 1 lime
1 small onion, finely chopped
Salt and pepper

PREPARATION:
In a food processor, coarsely chop the black beans, garlic, cilantro and 1 tomato. Transfer to a serving bowl.

Add the red pepper, cumin, lime juice, onion, 1 chopped tomato, and salt and pepper.

Chill, allowing the flavors to blend. Serve with chips and jicama scoops. Makes about 3 cups.