Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   3      cups          pinto beans -- cooked
     1/2  cup           chili powder
     1/4  cup           water
   1 1/2  teaspoons     salsa verde -- hot green salsa
     1/2  cup           Monterey Jack -- shredded

Preparation:

Puree the beans to a coarse paste in a blender or food processor or mash by hand. Place the bean paste in a sauce pan with the water and heat. Mix in all the other ingredients, blending well, and simmer until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Put in chafing dish and serve hot. Makes about 3 3/4 cups of dip. SUGGESTED DIPPERS: Tortilla Chips, Black Cocktail Rye Bread, Bell Peppers, Celery, Monterey Jack Cheese Cubes or Sticks