ellie's black bean dip

this is a delicious black bean dip from ellie krieger, the healthy cooking lady on the food network.

ingredients
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 medium onion, diced (about 3/4 cup)
1 clove garlic, minced (about 1 teaspoon)
1 tablespoon seeded and minced jalapeño pepper
1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans, preferably low-sodium, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon water
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

cooking instructions
heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. add the onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. stir in the garlic and jalapeño and cook for 1 minute.
place the beans in a food processor. add the onion mixture and the remaining ingredients and process until smooth.

Recipe provided courtesy of Ellie Krieger. © 2008-2009 In Balance, LLC. All Rights Reserved.