Spicy Black Bean Dip
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INGREDIENTS
  • 1 can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 4 cloves minced garlic, separated
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeds removed
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • S&P to taste
  • Cheese for topping (I used monterey jack)
DIRECTIONS
  1. Saute' corn and 2 cloves of garlic until the corn is slightly browned. Set aside to cool
  2. Add 2 cloves garlic, beans, cream cheese, jalapeno and the seasonings into a food processor and process until smooth.
  3. Place 1/2 of bean mixture into bottom of serving dish, then 1/2 the corn; repeat with remaining beans and corn. Top with cheese, if desired. Serve with tortilla chips.
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RECIPE BACKSTORY
The inspiration for this dish came from a Platinum Chef cooking challenge that is happening on a cooking board that I frequent on the net.