Football Sunday Snacks

Ravens v Broncos: Gritty and amazing. While I certainly hope for a good game between my Pats and the Texans, I really don't need to it to be that much of a nail-biter. And is anyone else wondering if that was the game of the year? Will the Super Bowl be as good? Also, Colin Kaepernick is quite impressive! I thought as much when they came to Foxboro, and he impressed me even more against the Packers last night. THIS is football!

For some inexplicable reason, I thought the games today were at the same time as the ones yesterday, and therefore had gads of time to get some recipes together. I don't have as much time as I thought! Here are snacks I'm making for the Seattle/Atlanta game. Normally I prefer to make something before sharing it, but I'm going to take a chance with the Chipotle Black Bean dip, as I trust the source. Visit this blog post for home-made guacamole, spinach and artichoke dip and whole wheat, garlic pita chips. My pita bread is thawing on the counter and If I can procure some ripe avocados, I'll whip up the guacamole. The spinach dip is a definite, though!

Happy, yummy Football Sunday! Go Pats!

Chipotle Black Bean Dip

Tasty Kitchen

Ingredients

• 2 cans (15 Oz. Size) Low-Sodium Black Beans (Or 3 Cups Cooked Black Beans)
• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1 whole Lime, Juiced
• 1 whole Vine-Ripened Tomato, Roughly Chopped
• 1 clove Garlic, Peeled And Roughly Chopped (1 Large Clove Or 2 Small Cloves)
• ¼ whole Onion, Roughly Chopped (I Used White But Yellow Or Red Would Work, Too)
• 2 whole Chipotle Chilies From A Can Of Chilies In Adobo
• 1 teaspoon Adobo Sauce (Omit For A Milder Dip)
• ½ teaspoons Cumin
• ¼ teaspoons Kosher Salt
• Chopped Cilantro, For Sprinkling
• Tortilla Chips Or Veggies, For Serving

Preparation Instructions

Add all ingredients to a food processor and process until smooth. Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Easy peasy!

This dip keeps in the refrigerator for several days, and will become firmer when cooled.

Enjoy!