SOUTHWESTERN BLACK BEAN DIP

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Categories     Condiment/Spread     Bean     Herb     Onion     Chill     Gourmet

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 large garlic cloves, minced
1/2 large green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
two 15-ounce cans black beans, rinsed and drained well
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 cup packed fresh coriander sprigs, washed well and spun dry
1 teaspoon ground coriander seeds
1 teaspoon ground cumin, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons water
Accompaniment: baked tortilla chips or crudités

Steps:

  • In a large non-stick skillet cook garlic, green bell pepper, and onion in vegetable oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until onion is translucent. Remove skillet from heat.
  • In a food processor blend beans, lime juice, coriander sprigs, spices, and water until smooth, adding up to 2 tablespoons more water if necessary to reach desired consistency. Add onion mixture and blend until smooth. Chill dip, covered, at least 3 hours and up to 1 day.
  • Serve dip with baked tortilla chips or crudités.

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