Black Bean and Manchego Dip

A great alternative to the more traditional dips, and very tasty and easy.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4-6
• Yields: 3 cups

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup  chopped green pepper
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped onion
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 15  ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped scallion
• 1⁄2 cup  canned diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
• 2 1⁄2 cups manchego cheese, grated
• 14  teaspoons salt
• 1  teaspoon lime juice
• 15  ounces  blue corn tortilla chips

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the peppers, onion, and garlic, and saute for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
3. Still in the black beans and tomatoes with chilies, and cook for an addition 3 minutes.
4. Add the remaining tbsp of olive oil, cheese, salt, scallions, and lime juice and stir until cheese is melted.
5. Pour into a bowl and serve with blue corn chips.