Baked Mexican Black Bean Dip

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
• 8 ounces grated cheese, i like sharp cheddar
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon coriander
• 1/4 chili powder
• cayenne pepper, to taste (optional)
• 1/2 cup sour cream (i use low fat)
• 1 -2 jalapeno, sliced (optional)
• chopped fresh cilantro
• shredded lettuce
• tortilla chips, for scooping

Recipe

• 1 mix black beans with cumin, coriander, chili powder and cayenne pepper and spread over the bottom of an over-proof baking dish.
• 2 i don't usually measure the spices, so please use them to your own taste.
• 3 (i'm a bit heavy handed with the cayenne pepper!) sprinkle the grated cheese over top of the beans.
• 4 i usually sprinkle a little chili powder or cumin on top of the cheese to give it a little color.
• 5 bake in preheated oven at 375°f for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbling slightly.
• 6 remove from oven and spoon sour cream evenly over the top of the cheese.
• 7 add shredded lettuce, jalapeños (if using), and top with fresh cilantro.
• 8 serve immediately with nacho chips for dipping.