JALAPENO BEAN DIP

5 small jalapeno peppers
2-1/2 cups chili hot beans, mashed
1 tbsp. oil
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
Cut off tops of peppers. Combine whole peppers and remaining
ingredients in saucepan. Simmer 15 minutes, adding water if
needed, to keep beans from sticking to bottom of pan. Cool
mixture and remove peppers. Serve dip with fresh vegetables.
NOTE: This is a Mexican vegetable dish, but can easily be an
appetizer when served with crackers.