Easy Black Bean Dip
For those times you just need to whip together a quick snack or appetizer, this easy black bean dip does just the trick.
This easy black bean dip is a great alternative to hummus or guacamole and it is cheap-as-chips to make! I like to make this type of dip if we are going to a sporting event party because I know that most people will be bringing guacamole and salsa, and hummus is just a little too healthy for that type of crowd! The nice thing about this particular recipe is that it is very easy to prepare, and you can make a big batch with lots of leftovers. In addition to a party appetizer, this easy black bean dip is a great make-ahead dip for a week’s worth of weekday lunches or healthy snacks.
The secret to this dip is slowly cooking down the onion, garlic, and jalapeno; they could certainly be added raw if you are in a pinch, but it just won’t provide the depth of flavor. I like to serve this black bean dip with fresh veggies, but it also goes great with tortilla chips (what doesn’t?!), crackers, or spread onto sandwiches, wraps, or tacos.
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Black Bean Dip
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dip
- Cuisine: American
Description
The combination of spices gives this easy black bean dip a little kick without too much heat. If you like spicy, add an extra jalapeno or increase the amount of chilli powder and add an extra dash of cayenne.
Ingredients
- 2 cans black beans (14oz)
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeds removed and diced
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a skillet on medium heat, add the oil, diced onions and a pinch of sea salt. Stir to combine then add the minced garlic and jalapeno. Cook on a low to medium heat for 7 to 10 minutes to help sweat the onions, be careful not to brown the ingredients.
- While the onions are cooking, strain and rinse the black beans. Give them a good rinse in order to remove the liquid present in the can.
- Once the onions have cooked, add the cumin, chili powder and oregano to the pan for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Transfer the onion mixture and black beans to a food processor. Add the chopped cilantro and lime juice, and blend until smooth.
- If the dip is too thick you may need to add a little extra lime juice or water to help thin it out. Just a splash or tablespoon.
- Serve warm or cold with fresh veggies and tortilla chips.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 89 calories
- Sugar: 1 gram
- Fat: 1 gram
- Carbohydrates: 16 grams
- Fiber: 6 grams
- Protein: 5 grams
Keywords: easy, mexican, spicy, healthy
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