Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      can           black beans -- drained (19-oz)
                        rinsed
   2      large         garlic cloves -- coarsely
   2      tablespoons   coarsely chopped onion
   2      tablespoons   coarsely chopped fresh
                        cilantro -- plus additional
                        for garnish
   1      tablespoon    fresh lime juice
   1      small         fresh chili pepper -- (your, choice, pick
                        -- your pa
     1/4  teaspoon      ground cumin
     1/4  teaspoon      thyme
                        salt and freshly ground -- pepper

Preparation:

In a food processor, combine all the ingredients except cilantro sprigs. Add 2T water and process until smooth. Transfer the dip to a serving bowl, garnish with cilantro sprigs, and serve with your favorite fat-free tortilla chips. Adapted from December 1993 "Food and Wine"