Mexican Black Bean Dip

By Dolphl1970

Ingredients

• 1 15.5-ounce can black beans
• 1/3 cup medium-hot salsa, 1 tablespoon for garnish
• 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, plus extra for garnish (optional)
• 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• l small garlic clove, minced

Preparation

Step 1

1.Drain and rinse the black beans, setting aside l tablespoon for garnish.

2.Combine the black beans, salsa, cilantro leaves, lemon juice, and garlic in a food processor. Blend until smooth.

3.Garnish with the black beans and, if you like, cilantro leaves or salsa. Makes 1 1/4 cups and serves 4 to 6. (Note: If you use this as a dip with veggies to replace the Asparagus Salad, double the recipe