Tex Mex Black Bean Dip

By jill3739

5 Stars

A Seattle reader had this to say about this dish, "Now here's a reason to live." Serve with homemade flour tortilla chips (cut flour tortillas into wedges, and toast in the oven at 350º for 8 to 10 minutes or until brown).

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup diced tomato
• 1/3 cup bottled picante sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained
• 1/4 cup (1 ounce) shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and sauté 4 minutes or until tender. Add tomato and next 4 ingredients (tomato through beans); cook 5 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; partially mash with a potato masher. Add cheese, cilantro, and lime juice, stirring until cheese melts. Serve warm or at room temperature.