Warm Black Bean Dip

1 med/lg onion, diced

2-4 cloves garlic, minced (adjust to your taste)

1 can/1 c black beans, rinsed

1 sm can fire-roasted tomatoes (or 1 c fresh, diced)

1/4 c salsa or picante sauce

1/4 – 1/2 c cilantro, chopped

1 – 2 TBSP lemon (or juice of 1 lemon)

1 TBSP cummin

1 TBSP chilli powder

Salt & Pepper

Saute onions and garlic in a little EVOO (1 tsp should do it), cooking spray, or veggie broth/water (about 1 TBSP), until translucent – about 5 minutes. Add beans, tomatoes, salsa (or picante), lemon juice and seasonings. Cook until thickens – about 10 minutes.  Remove from heat. Stir in cilantro.  Mash mixture with a potato masher until thick paste forms.

Makes 4 (1/4 – 1/2 c) servings

Nutritional Info: Calories: 104.2, Total Fat: 0.3 g ,Cholesterol: 0.0 mg, Sodium: 574.2 mg,  Total Carbs: 22.6 g, Dietary Fiber: 5.0 g, Protein: 4.7 g