Black Bean Dip

March 10, 2009

Yield 5 cups (serving size: 2 tablespoons)

Ingredients:  2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained–can also use fresh beans, soaked as directed on bag, cooked and cooled  

1 cup grated organic carrot                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

1/2 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 organic limes)                                                                                                                                                                                              

1/4 cup finely chopped organic green onions

1/4 cup chopped fresh organic cilantro

1 teaspoon minced organic garlic

1/4 teaspoon sea salt

1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper

Preparation:  Place beans in a food processor, and pulse until almost smooth. Combine the beans, carrot, and the remaining ingredients in a medium bowl, stirring until well blended. Let stand 30 minutes. Serve with organic corn tortilla chips.  This recipe has been modified from Cooking Light Magazine, 2003

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