Layered Black Bean Dip
By: Sheri Wetherell
Published: Monday, November 30, 2009 - 3:55pm

Ingredients




15 ounces Black beans, rinsed and drained (1 can)
4 1/4 ounces ripe olives, chopped, drained,  (1 can)
1 small Onion, finely chopped
1 medium Garlic Clove, finelychopped
2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
2 tablespoons Lime Juice
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper, Crushed
1/4 teaspoon Cumin, Ground
1/8 teaspoon Pepper
8 ounces Cream Cheese, Softened, (1 package)
2 large Eggs, hard boiled, peeled and chopped
1 large green onion, sliced
15 ounces Tortilla Chips, 1 package

Preparation

1 In a large bowl, mix the beans, olives, onion, garlic, oil, lime juice, salt, red pepper, cumin and pepper, blending well. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.  2 Spread the cream cheese on the bottom of a serving plate. Spoon the bean mixture evenly over the cream cheese.  3 Arrange the eggs on the bean mixture in a ring around the edge of the plate, then sprinkle with the onion.  4 Serve with tortilla chips and salsa.