Low Fat Bean Dip

• 2 cups cooked pinto beans, drained
• 1/2 small onion, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
• 2 tablespoons bean cooking liquid or water
• 1 to 2 jalapeno peppers to taste, seeded and minced (see note)
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• Shredded Monterey Jack regular, light or jalapeno cheese (optional)
• Tortilla chips

1. In a small saucepan, mash the beans with the onion, liquid, jalapeno peppers, chili powder, salt, and cumin, then warm over low heat.
2. Place into a ramekin or other bowl.
3. Serve at room temperature or slightly warmed.
4. If desired, top with cheese and broil for 2 minutes, until the cheese melts, before serving with tortilla chips.
5. note: Be sure to wash your hands after handling jalapeno peppers.
6. The peppers volatile oils could burn your skin or eyes.

pinto beans, onion, bean cooking liquid, peppers, chili powder, salt, ground cumin, regular, tortilla chips

Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/low-fat-bean-dip (may not work)