BLACK BEAN AND TUNA DIP

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An unusual combination of ingredients comes together to make a delicious dip or cracker spread. Quick and easy to prepare, it can be made a day in advance or served immediately. Created for the Fall 2010 Dining on a Dollar Contest.

Provided by Tinkerbell

Categories < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon dried onion, minced
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
2 green onions, sliced
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 -2 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (5 ounce) can tuna, packed in water (drained)
1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise (or more to taste)
cracker, for serving

Steps:

Combine first 8 ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
In medium bowl, beat cream cheese then add tuna and mayonnaise, stir well.
Add black bean mixture to cream cheese mixture and combine.
Serve with whole wheat or saltine crackers.
Can also be spread onto flour tortillas, rolled into spirals and sliced for appetizer sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 781.7, Fat 49.2, SaturatedFat 23.9, Cholesterol 154.7, Sodium 476.8, Carbohydrate 49.2, Fiber 14.6, Sugar 5.8, Protein 38.4