Shelly's Recipe

COYOTE CAVIAR

Category: Spreads -- Cold

1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed/drained
1 (4 oz) can chopped ripe olives, drained
1 small onion, chopped
1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies
1 clove garlic, chopped
4 tbsp cilantro, chopped
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
2 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cumin
1 tsp pepper
1 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese, room temperature
2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
1 to 2 green onions, diced
Salsa

Mix all ingredients except cream cheese, eggs, green onions, and salsa. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. Spread cream cheese on round serving plate. Spoon bean mixture around edges, along with salsa. Sprinkle with green onions. Serve with tortilla chips or melba-style crackers.