Spicy Black Bean Dip

From WholeHealthMD.com

Serves 4

Prep Time: 20 Minutes

A wonderful nonfat appetizer dip with the unorthodox zing of fresh ginger. Serve the dip with vegetable sticks or baked tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving: 90 calories, 0.6g total fat, 0.1g saturated fat, 0.1g monounsaturated fat, 0.2g polyunsaturated fat, 6g dietary fiber, 5g protein, 17g carbohydrate, 0mg cholesterol, 598mg sodium
Good source of: fiber, thiamin, vitamin C, folate, potassiu

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic, peeled
• 2 TB fresh lime juice
• 1 TB fresh grated ginger
• 1 TB tomato paste
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp Louisiana-style red hot pepper sauce
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro or fresh basil
• 2 scallions, sliced
• 1 can (19 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup coarsely chopped tomato

Method

1. In small saucepan of simmering water, cook garlic for 3 minutes to blanch. Drain well.
2. In food processor, combine garlic, lime juice, ginger, tomato paste, cumin, chili powder, salt, hot pepper sauce, and 2 TB of water and process until blended.
3. Add cilantro, scallions, and beans and process with on/off pulses until combined but still chunky. Transfer dip to serving bowl and stir in tomato.