Warm Black Bean Dip

I believe I got this recipe from A Taste of Home magazine. 

When we attend a potluck type of event this is often what we take. 

I usually double it for family and triple it when I take to a dinner event.

1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp veg oil
1 can (15 oz) black beans-rinsed and drained
1/2 C diced fresh tomato
1/3 C salsa
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/4 C shredded cheddar
1/3 C minced fresh cilantro
1 Tbsp lime juice

Saute' onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add beans, mash gently. Stir in tomato, salsa, cumin and chili powder. Cook and stir just til heated through. Remove from heat; stir in cheese, cilantro and lime juice. Serve warm with chips.

*If you can find S&W Caribbean beans you can omit the cilantro and lime juice as they are already in the beans.

*We often don't drain the beans and make it a bit soupier and eat it as a soup for supper.