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                          CHILIED RED BEAN DIP

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Mexican                          Chili

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  2       tb           Corn oil
  1                    Garlic clove, crushed
  1                    Onion, finely chopped
  1                    Fresh green chili, seeded,
                       -finely chopped
  1       t            Hot chili powder
  1       cn           Red kidney beans (15 oz)
    1/2   c            Shredded Cheddar cheese
                       Salt to taste
                       Thin slivers fresh red and
                       -green chilies
                       Fresh parsley sprig (opt)
                       Tortilla chips

 Heat oil in a skillet. Add garlic, onion, green chili and chili powder and
 cook gently 4 minutes.

 Drain kidney beans, reserving juice. Reserve 3 tablespoons beans; process
 remainder in a blender or food processor to a puree. Add to onion mixture
 and stir in 2 tablespoons of reserved bean liquid; mix well.

 Stir in reserved beans and cheese. Cook gently about 2 minutes, stirring
 until cheese melts. Add salt and mix well. If mixture becomes too thick,
 add a little more reserved bean liquid. Spoon into a serving dish and
 garnish with chilies and parsley sprig, if desired. Serve warm with
 tortilla chips.



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