Recipe: Hearty Black Bean Dip - Bruce Bradley

Ingredients

• 1 15 ounce can of black beans (drained (about 1½ cups))
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2/3 cup canned diced tomatoes with green chilies (see notes)
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 cup Monterey jack cheese (shredded)
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped (optional))
• hot sauce to taste (optional)
• extra cheese and cilantro