Red Bean Chili Dip - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. salad oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 tsp. ground red pepper
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 Tbsp. tomato paste
1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
2/3 c. red kidney or pinto beans, cooked for 1 1/2 hours
1/2 c. cream cheese
1/2 c. grated sharp Cheddar cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Heat the oil in small pan.
Add the onion and garlic.
Fry gently for 4 minutes.
Add the spices and fry for 1 minute.
Stir in tomato paste and vinegar.
Leave to cool.
Place the beans, cheese and onion mixture in a blender or food processor.
Work until the consistency of thick mayonnaise.
Add a little water if necessary.
Check the seasoning.
Chill until required.
Serve with raw vegetables or tortilla chips.
Makes about 2 cups.