Whole Black Bean Dip

Can you tell that beans are my current obsession ? Three bean post in just two week :-)

This one is inspired by the white bean bruschetta, I take it south of the border.
 I got all my fresh ingredients at my farmer's market.
Make it up ahead of time so the favors will marry.

This would be a great dish for your Super Bowl party.
It's a fresher, healthier version of those layered bean and cheese dips, so easy and delicious !!

Laurie's Whole Black Bean Dip

Ingredients

1 can black beans or 1 1/2 cups cooked black beans

1/2 cup finely chopped red or green cabbage

1/2 cup grated carrots

1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro

2-3 cloves finely minced garlic

2-3 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon chili powder

 a few drops of hot chili oil or 1/4 teaspoon cayenne

salt and pepper to taste

(If you like them you could try adding 1/4 cup finely chopped green or red onions.)

1) Grate the carrots, mince the garlic, chop the cabbage and the fresh cilantro.
2) Toss into a bowl with the drained black beans.
3) Add the olive oil, chili powder, hot chili oil.
4) Mix together gently, salt and pepper to taste.

5) Serve with tortilla chips and guacamole.

It is easy to scoop onto a chip !!

I thought this recipe would make lunch for two with lots for later in the week...nope, we were left with only about a half of a cup !!

Note: This mixture would be great as a taco filling !!