Black Bean Dip

By contributing writer Dawn

Fall mean footbal,l and football means snacks. Instead of relying on chips and salsa, I prefer something with a little more sustenance to it. I also prefer to eat dips that compliment raw vegetables rather than just having corn chips.

I created this dip one afternoon when we were expecting company, and it turned out beautifully!

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Black Bean Dip

Author: Toni Anderson

Ingredients

• 2 cups black beans canned or cooked from dry
• 1 clove fresh garlic minced
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• salt and pepper to taste Start with 1/4 teaspoon each. My beans were homemade with no salt added, so I needed about 1/2 teaspoon salt.

Instructions

• Combine all ingredients into the bowl of a food processor.
• Process until desired consistency. (I prefer it smooth.)
• Top with a sprinkle of cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream and green onions if desired.
• Serve with a variety of crackers, corn chips, or fresh raw vegetables.

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