Black Bean Dip

Ingredients

• 2 cans (398mL) black beans
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 5 green onions
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 chili pepper, chopped (or powder)
• 3-4 Tbsp water
• 3-4 tsp ground cumin
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• Chopped chives, green onion, cilantro or parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Place 2 Tbsp olive oil, chopped green onions, garlic, and chili pepper into a small saucepan and heat on medium heat for about 5 mins stirring often.
2. Remove from heat & set aside.
3. Drain & rinse beans.
4. Add beans, water, 2 Tbsp olive oil, cumin, salt & pepper into a blender. Add onion mixture scraping the pan with a spatula to get all of the oil.
5. Blend on high for about 1 minute until smooth.
6. Add more water if needed, and seasoning to taste.
7. Add garnish & serve immediately, or store in fridge to serve later adding garnish just before serving.