Description
This spicy black bean dip is creamy, flavorful, and easy to make, perfect for any gathering or as a healthy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- Tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in cumin, chili powder, and cayenne pepper, cooking for another minute.
- In a food processor, combine black beans, sautéed mixture, lime juice, and salt. Blend until smooth, adding water if needed for desired consistency.
- Stir in cilantro and serve with tortilla chips.
Notes
For extra creaminess, add a splash of Greek yogurt or sour cream post-blending. Adjust the spice level by varying the cayenne pepper. The flavors improve after sitting for a few hours, making it ideal for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg