Chilled Red Bean Dip
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Course : Dips
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 1
 

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons corn oil
1 clove garlic -- crushed
1 medium onion -- finely chopped
1 medium fresh green chili -- seeded and, finely
1 teaspoon hot chili powder
15 ounces red kidney beans
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon salt -- to taste
1 medium fresh red and green chilies
1 bunch fresh parsley sprigs -- optional
1 package tortilla chips
 

Preparation:

Heat oil in skillet. Add garlic, onion, green chili and chili powder and cook gently for 4 minutes. Drain kidney beans, reserving juice. Reserve 3 tablespoons beans; process remainder in a blender or food processor to a puree. Add to onion mixture and stir in 2 tablespoons of reserved bean liquid; mix well. Stir in reserved beans and cheese. Cook gently about 2 minutes, stirring, until cheese melts. Add salt and mix well. If mixture becomes too thick, add a little more of the reserved bean liquid. Spoon into a serving dish and garnish with chiles and parsley sprigs, if desired. Serve warm with tortilla chips.