Black Bean Dip

Jalapenos are the most popular chile peppers in the US. This is probably due to the availability and versatility of the chile. Jalapenos have a balanced combination of flavor and heat.

The demand for these have caused breeders to develop a broad range of varieties. You can now get jalapenos with various heat level and sizes. These can be used in salsas, stuffed, or eaten straight with cheeseburgers (my personal favorite).

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Ingredients:

2 (15oz. ) cans black beans, drained
1/2 cup chicken broth
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 tsp. ground cumin
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1/2 tsp. salt
fresh cilantro sprigs, for garnish

Instructions:

In a food processor, blend together all the ingredients except the cilantro. Transfer the bean dip to a serving bowl and cover. Refrigerate until serving time, then garnish with the fresh cilantro.

Yields 4 cups.

Recipe from The National Pork Board.