Chilied Red Bean Dip

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oil in a skillet.
2. 2
   Add garlic, onion, green chili and chili powder and cook gently 4 minutes.
3. 3
   Drain kidney beans, reserving juice.
4. 4
   Reserve 3 tablespoons beans; process remainder in a blender or food processor to a puree.
5. 5
   Add to onion mixture and stir in 2 tablespoons of reserved bean liquid; mix well.
6. 6
   Stir in reserved beans and cheese.
7. 7
   Cook gently about 2 minutes, stirring until cheese melts.
8. 8
   Add salt and mix well.
9. 9
   If mixture becomes too thick, add a little more reserved bean liquid.
10. 10
    Spoon into a serving dish and garnish with chilies and parsley sprig, if desired.
11. 11
    Serve warm with tortilla chips.