Ingredients
1 1/2 cup kidney beans, cooked
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tbsp cumin, ground
1 tsp hot sauce
1 tbsp coriander, ground
Directions
Mash the beans by hand, using a fork or the back of a wooden spoon.
Blend in the sour cream, mixing until smooth. Add all the other
ingredients and blend well. Cover and chill. Makes about 1 3/4 cups
of dip. SUGGESTED DIPPERS: Polish Sausage, Celery, Corn Crackers
Servings: 2 servings
Chunky Kidney Bean Dip Recipe brought to you by Recipe Ideas
Categories: Appetizer; Bean; Dip; Polish
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