Last Updated on February 20, 2023 by David Michael
Black Bean Dip
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Earthy black beans are transformed into this classic crowd pleaser with bright south western flavors. Canned beans make this come together in just a few minutes.
If you don’t like cilantro feel free to substitute flat leaf parsley.
Black Bean Dip Recipe
2 (14-15 ounces each) cans black beans, drained and rinsed or 3 cups cooked black beans, drained
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
Juice of a lime (about 2 tablespoons)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 red onion, medium sized, diced
2 jalapenos, seeded and diced
1/4 cup cilantro, minced – with a few leaves reserved for garnish.
Put the beans, cumin, chili powder, lime juice, olive oil, and garlic in a food processor, blend until smooth, adding a little more olive oil if necessary.
Add the onion, jalapenos, and cilantro and pulse to combine.
Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with the reserved cilantro leaves.
Serve with tortilla chips and or crudités.
See our Super Bowl Party post for more great game day recipes.
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These are the blue tortilla chips I used in the featured image. They’re lightly salted and sturdy enough to hold up to the black bean dip. Bonus that they are also organic!
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