BEAN DIP

8 ounces pinto beans
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, chopped cilantro, to taste
1 1/2 teaspoon cumin
dash cayenne pepper
1 cup fat free sour cream
olive or canola oil to cover bottom of pan

Soak beans overnight. Bring to a boil and simmer until tender, about 45 minutes. In a fry pan, saute onions and garlic. Add beans and spices, mashing as they cook. Remove from heat. Puree in a blender and add the sour cream. This recipe can be varied in many ways by using different beans and spices.

Yield: 1 1/2 - 2 cups