Spicy Chipotle Bean Dip - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
3 minced garlic cloves
2 chipotle chiles in adobo, diced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons adobo sauce (optional)
2 (15 ounce) cans fat-free refried beans
2 tablespoons salsa or 2 tablespoons Rotel tomatoes & chilies, more to taste

Preparation

Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium high heat. Add onions, garlic and chipotle pepper. Stir and saute 5 to 7 minutes or until onion softens.
Add cumin, oregano and adobo sauce (if using), stirring to awaken herb flavors, about 2 minutes.
Reduce heat to medium and stir in refried beans. Splash salsa or Rotel around beans and stir to combine.
Reduce heat to low and continue to cook beans, stirring occasionally, until warm throughout, 5 to 10 more minutes. Serve with tortilla chips for dipping.