Hot Mashed Bean Dip

• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato juice
• 2 sliced scallions (about 1 cup)
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 (16 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 34 cup coarsely grated monterey jack cheese or 34 cup cheddar cheese (about 3 oz.)
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro or 1 tablespoon parsley
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• salt & freshly ground black pepper

1. Place tomato juice, scallions and garlic in a food processor or blender.
2. Process until scallions and garlic are finely chopped.
3. Add beans, cheese, cilantro, chili powder, salt and pepper; process until smooth.
4. To serve: Heat the dip in a medium-size heavy saucepan over medium-low heat; stir constantly with wooden spoon until hot.
5. Serve with chips made for scooping!

tomato juice, scallions, clove garlic, pinto beans, cheese, fresh cilantro, chili powder, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/hot-mashed-bean-dip-33416 (may not work)