A good healthy dip. Serve with veggies, chips or crackers. 3 1/2 cups black beans 1 small onion, diced 1/2 green pepper, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 T ground cumin 1 1/2 t olive oil 2 T chopped fresh cilantro 1/4 c vegetable broth Drain and rinse black beans if using canned. Place olive oil in skillet set over medium- high heat. Place beans in food processor and pulse several times. Add vegetable mixture and pulse a few more times. Add vegetable broth in small batches to thin the dip to the desired consistency. Garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve immediately or store in refrigerator for up to 10 days Add onions, peppers, and garlic and sauté about three minutes, until vegetables are fragrant and starting to brown slightly. Add cumin, stir well, reduce heat to medium and cook another two minutes. Makes eight 1/2-cup servings! www.hearthope.org
