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     Title: MEXICAN PINTO BEAN DIP
Categories: Appetizers, Mexican, Dips, Vegetables
     Yield: 4 servings

     3 c  Pinto Beans; Cooked
   1/4 c  Water
   1/2 c  Monterey Jack; Shredded
   1/2 c  Chili Powder
 1 1/2 ts Salsa Verde; Hot Green Salsa

 Puree the beans to a coarse paste in a blender or food
 processor or mash by hand.  Place the bean paste in a
 sauce pan with the water and heat. Mix in all the
 other ingredients, blending well, and simmer until the
 cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.  Put in chafing
 dish and serve hot. Makes about 3 3/4 cups of dip.
 SUGGESTED DIPPERS:  Tortilla Chips, Black Cocktail Rye
 Bread, Bell Peppers, Celery, Monterey Jack Cheese
 Cubes or Sticks

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