Cheesy Black Bean Dip

By mirelsonp

Recipe source: "Beans for Every Cuisine," A Chef's Cooking Studio - Kelly Baxley

Ingredients

• 2 cups rinsed and drained canned black beans (can use a 19 oz. can)
• 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1 cup diced onion
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup prepared salsa
• 2 tsp. Adobo seasoning (Penzey's Spices)
• 2 tsp. chili powder
• 1 Tbsp. lime juice
• 4 oz. Monterrey Jack cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

In a saucepan, heat the vegetable oil until hot, add the onion and garlic and cook over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the drained beans and mash them a bit with a fork or wooden spoon, stir well. Add the salsa, adobo seasoning, chili powder and lime juice, cook until heated through. When the mixture is warm, stir in the cheese and cilantro. Continue to cook and stir until cheese is melted. Serve with tortilla chips.