Mud Slide Dip

Name: Mud Slide Dip
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2-1/3 cups.
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1/2 cup water; 1 egg; 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 5 medium carrots, julienned; 2 cups fresh broccoli florets; 2 cups fresh cauliflowerets

Although it might be a stretch of the imagination, we gave weather-related names to the dip served with veggies for the theme party. The sandy color of the bean dip inspired its new "natural" identity. -Ndara Pike, Tempe, Arizona

Ingredients

1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 cup water
1 egg
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 cup mayonnaise
5 medium carrots, julienned
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 cups fresh cauliflowerets

Directions

In a saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Place water, egg and beans in a blender or food processor; cover and process until smooth. Add to onion. Stir in chili powder, salt and garlic salt. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. When cool, stir in mayonnaise. Chill. Serve with carrots, broccoli and cauliflower. Store dip in the refrigerator.