Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1 1/2  cups          black beans -- cooked
     1/3  cup           carrot -- minced
     1/3  cup           celery -- minced
   1      tablespoon    garlic -- minced
   1      teaspoon      oregano -- dried
     1/2  teaspoon      coriander -- ground
   1      teaspoon      cumin -- ground
     1/4  teaspoon      salt
     1/2  cup           sour cream
   1      tablespoon    fresh cilantro; chopped -- or
   1      teaspoon      dried cilantro; crushed -- *
                        -----garnish-----
                        fresh cilantro -- or
                        parsley -- chopped

Preparation:

* Use either the fresh leaves or the dried leaves for this recipe. Coarsely mash half the beans by hand. Add the remaining whole beans and all of the other ingredients, blending well. Cover and chill. Garnish with cilantro or parsley. Makes about 2 3/4 cups of dip. SUGGESTED DIPPERS: Bok Choy, Tortilla Chips, Corn Bread Croutons