Cheesy Black Bean Dip

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup diced white onion
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
• 1-2 tablespoon canned diced jalapeno pepper

• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese or oaxaca cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• salt, to taste
• fresh ground black pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup crumbled Cotija cheese or feta cheese

Directions

1. 1

   In a medium skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and jalapeno peppers; saute until onions are soft, about 3 minutes.

2. 2

   Add beans and smush with the back of a spoon or potato masher until softened and heated through, another 2-3 minutes.

3. 3

   Remove from heat; stir in shredded mozzarella or Oaxaca cheese, sour cream, cumin and cayenne pepper, stirring until cheese is melted.

4. 4

   Season with salt and pepper to taste.

5. 5

   Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle Cotija or feta on top. Serve warm or at room temperature with chips and/or vegetables.

6. 6

   Leftover dip can be refrigerated and reheated in a microwave.