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From: Nancy,.SanFran

Layered Black Bean Dip
Serving Size : 12

1 can black beans -- (15 oz) rinsed and drained
1 can chopped ripe olives -- (4 oz) drained
1 small onion -- finely chopped
1 medium garlic clove -- finely chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon red pepper -- crushed
1/4 teaspoon cumin -- ground
1/8 teaspoon pepper
8 ounces cream cheese -- softened
2 large eggs -- hard boiled, peeled, chopped
1 large green onion -- sliced
1 package tortilla chips -- (15 oz)

Mix the beans, olives, onion, garlic, oil, lime juice, salt, red pepper, cumin and pepper, blending well.

Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. Spread the cream cheese on the bottom of a serving plate.

Spoon the bean mixture evenly over the cream cheese.

Arrange the eggs on the bean mixture in a ring around the edge of the plate, then sprinkle with the onion.

Serve with the tortilla chips.