Black Bean Dip
["1 (15 oz.) can black beans, not drained", "1 tsp. chili powder", "1/4 tsp. salt", "1/4 tsp. black pepper", "1 tsp. ground cumin", "2 drops hot pepper sauce", "3/4 c. minced white onion", "2 cloves garlic, minced", "1 (4 oz.) can chopped green chilies, drained"]
["Drain beans, reserving 2 tablespoons liquid.", "Combine beans, reserved liquid, chili powder, salt, pepper, cumin and hot pepper sauce in a blender.", "Process until smooth.", "Combine onion and garlic in a nonstick skillet or saucepan.", "Cover and cook over low heat until onion is soft and translucent.", "Uncover and cook until slightly browned.", "Add chilies and cook 3 minutes more. Add bean mixture and mix well. Garnish with pepper strips.", "Serve with corn tortilla chips. Serve hot or cold, either way it's delicious!"]
["black beans", "chili powder", "salt", "black pepper", "ground cumin", "pepper", "white onion", "garlic", "green chilies"]