Coyote Caviar

Recipe by the Honorable Jane Dee Hull, Governor, Arizona.

• Ready In: 2 hrs
• Serves: 36

Ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (4 ounce) can  chopped ripe olives, drained
• 1  small onion, chopped
• 4  ounces diced green chilies
• 1  clove garlic, chopped
• 4  tablespoons cilantro, chopped
• 1⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2  teaspoons chili powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cumin
• 1  teaspoon pepper
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 2  hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
• 1 -2  green onion, diced
•  salsa (fresh if possible)

Directions

1. Mix all ingredients except cream cheese, eggs, green onions, and salsa.
2. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
3. Spread cream cheese on round serving plate.
4. Spoon bean mixture around edges, along with salsa and eggs.
5. Sprinkle with green onions.
6. Serve with tortilla chips or melba-style crackers.