1 sm Red onion; sliced fine, reserving about 1 tsp for garnish
1 lg Green bell pepper; sliced fine, reserving about 1 tsp forgarnish
2 tb Cider vinegar; or to taste
1 1/2 ts Ground cumin; or to taste
Cherry peppers for garnish if desired
3 tb Vegetable oil
Tortilla chips as an accompaniment
2 qt Plus 1/4 c water
1 1/2 c Dried black beans; picked over and rinsed
Directions
Step #1 In a large saucepan let the beans soak in cold water to cover for 1 hr, drain them, & in the pan mix them with 2 quarts of the water.
Step #2 Bring the water to a boil & cook the beans at a slow boil for 1 hr, or until they are tender.
Step #3 While the beans are cooking, in a large heavy skillet cook the bell pepper & the onion in the oil over moderate heat, stirring, until the vegetables are softened.
Step #4 Drain the beans, reserving 1/2 c of them, for 15 mins, add the remaining beans to the bell pepper mixture with the remaining 1/4 c water, covered tightly, & let simmer the mixture, or until the beans are very tender.
Step #5 In a food processor/blender mix the mixture with the vinegar & salt to taste, pulsing the motor until the mixture is mixd well but not pureed smooth.
Step #6 Transfer the dip to a bowl & stir in the the reserved 1/2 c beans.
Step #7 The dip may be made 2 days in advance & kept covered & chilled.
Step #8 Garnish the dip with the reserved bell pepper & onion & serve it with the tortilla chips.
Step #9 Makes about 3 c.
Step #10 --.
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