Easy Black Bean Dip Recipe - Authentic & Flavorful

INGREDIENTS

3/4 cup uncooked black beans, rinsed and sorted 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 large onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup thick and chunky salsa (medium or hot) 1 can (4 ounces) chopped mild or hot chili peppers, well drained 1 tablespoon lime juice 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce Sour cream Tortilla chips

PREPARATION:

1. To quick soak beans, place beans in large saucepan; cover with 4 inches water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat; cover. Let stand 1 hour; rinse and drain.
2. Add 2 cups fresh cold water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 1-1/2 hours or until beans are tender.
3. Heat oil in medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook and stir 3 minutes or until onion is tender.
4. Transfer onion and garlic to food processor. Add beans, salsa, chilies, lime juice, salt, black pepper and hot pepper sauce; process until almost smooth, scraping side of bowl occasionally.
5. Cover; refrigerate 2 hours to allow flavors to blend. Top with sour cream and serve with tortilla chips. Garnish, if desired.

Note Substitute 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained, for dried beans and preceed with step 3, if desired. This recipe appears in: Mexican