Red Bean Dip
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Yield makes about 3 cups
Serves 10
Ingredients
- 8 ounces dried kidney beans (scant 1 1/2 cups)
- 2 1/2 cups homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 whole cinnamon stick
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, halved and very thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup plain nonfat yogurt, preferably Greek-style
- 4 cups baked blue corn chips (10 ounces)
Directions
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Cover beans with at least 2 inches of water in a large bowl. Cover loosely, and let soak overnight at room temperature.
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Drain beans; transfer to a medium saucepan. Add stock, herbs, spices, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer beans until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain beans; reserve cooking liquid. Discard bay leaf and cinnamon stick. Let liquid cool completely.
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Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, until caramelized, about 25 minutes.
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Pulse beans and 1/2 cup cooking liquid in a food processor until smooth. Add more cooking liquid if needed to reach desired consistency. Transfer to a serving bowl. Top with yogurt, then onions. Serve with chips. Dip can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 3 days.
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