Black Bean Dip

1 15 ounce can black beans, undrained
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 drops hot pepper sauce
3/4 cup minced white onion
2 cloves minced garlic
4 ounces chopped green chiles, drained

Drain beans, reserving 2 tbls liquid. Combine beans chili powder, salt, black pepper, cumin, hot pepper sauce and 2 tbls reserved liquid in blender or food processor; process till smooth. Combine onion and garlic in nonstick skillet or saucepan, cover and cook over low heat till onion is soft and translucent. Uncover and cook until slightly browned. Add chilies and cook 3 minutes more. Add bean mixture and mix well.

Makes about 1 1/2 cups.