Black Bean and Tuna Dip

An unusual combination of ingredients comes together to make a delicious dip or cracker spread. Quick and easy to prepare, it can be made a day in advance or served immediately. Created for the Fall 2010 Dining on a Dollar Contest.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Yields: 2 cups

Ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1  tablespoon  dried onion, minced
• 1  tablespoon white vinegar
• 1  tablespoon lime juice
• 1  tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
• 2  green onions, sliced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 -2  tablespoon cilantro, chopped
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 (5 ounce) can tuna, packed in water (drained)
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons mayonnaise (or more to taste)
•  cracker, for serving

Directions

1. Combine first 8 ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
2. In medium bowl, beat cream cheese then add tuna and mayonnaise, stir well.
3. Add black bean mixture to cream cheese mixture and combine.
4. Serve with whole wheat or saltine crackers.
5. Can also be spread onto flour tortillas, rolled into spirals and sliced for appetizer sandwiches.