TANGY BLACK BEAN DIP
About 1 cup

Combine in a food processor:

  • One 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed, or 1 ½ cups cooked black beans
  • 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded, if desired, and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons tomato paste
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon ground chipotle

Process until very smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. If desired, serve topped with:

  • (Chopped cilantro)
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