Basic Bean Dip

Basic Bean Dip
1 1/3 cups pinto beans (canned or fresh)
1/2 cup chopped green peppers or, other peppers
2 cups fresh tomatoes
1-cup water
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp. cumin
1 tsp garlic powder (Onions or or even, cloves if you like the spice)
1/2 tsp chili powder
1 Tbs. cold pressed mono-oil
Soak beans in hot water over night, then drain water. Add salt and new water. Cook beans until tender and drain. If using canned drain and rinse before using. Stir in all ingredients. Summer, covered for about 1 hour or until thick. Serve hot or cold. Makes 1 1/2 quarts.
Garnishes: Choose any variations here, if you don't have fresh tomatoes use canned drained tomatoes, + fresh garlic, hot peppers, use salsa sub. for the tomatoes, or even a different type of beans and or use other spices and herbs.
At the last minute top with cheese and sour cream of your choice. Make it your own once you get the idea.
Toast pita bread after cutting into wedges, topped with olive oil and garlic powder to taste, bake until crisp and serve with dip.

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