APPETIZERS

TEX-MEX BLACK BEAN DIP

• 1 - 15 oz can Black Beans (drained)
• 1 tsp Vegetable Oil
• 1/2 cup Onions (chopped)
• 2 minced Garlic Cloves
• 1/2 cup diced Tomato
• 1/3 cup mild Picante Sauce
• 1/2 tsp ground Cumin
• 1/2 tsp Chili Powder
• 1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack Cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh Chilantro
• 1 Tbsp fresh Lime Juice
• Partially mash beans till chuncky.
• Heat oil in medium non-stick skillet
• Over medium heat add onion and garlic and saute 4 minutes or until tender
• Add beans, tomato and next 3 ingredients
• Cook 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly
• Remove from heat
• Add cheese and remaining ingredients stirring until cheese melts
• Serve warm or at room temperature with fat-free tortilla chips

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