Dips and salsa are pretty essential in life. Like at all times. This fast, easy, fresh and healthy creamy black bean dip recipe totally makes the cut! It's SO DANG DELICIOUS. It works as a side, an appetizer, a snack or add it to your burritos, tacos, 7 layer dips!
Why This Black Bean Dip Recipe Works
This black bean dip is similar in texture to refried beans- cream, savory flavorful smooth beans. You can eat it at room temperature or heated up with melted cheese and loaded with toppings. Serve it on tacos, as an appetizer or a healthy snack!
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Ingredients For This Dip With Black Beans
I LOVE how simple and few the ingredients are to make such a delicious show stopping dip! All you need to make this black bean dip is
- black beans (either canned or that you have previously cooked)
- 1 cup salsa- I love to use fresh pico de gallo.
- 1 cup cilantro
- lime
- cumin
- salt
What Kind Of Salsa Do I Use?
- my favorite ingredients are always fresh!! I pretty much always have a batch of this fresh salsa in my fridge.
- If you don't have some fresh salsa hanging around make a quick batch of pico de gallo or pick up a fresh container of pico de gallo in your deli or produce section of your grocery store.
- If you dont have any of the above available use some of your favorite jarred salsa.
If you don have salsa, throw in similar ingredients- like onion, tomato, jalapeno.
How To Make Black Bean Dip
I make this dip in my blender. You can also use a food processor!
- Step 1: Add your most wet or liquid ingredients first. This is usually you salsa, then lime.
- Step 2: Add In your beans, seasoning and remaining ingredients.
- Step 3: Blend!
- Step 4: Serve as is, or heat in a pan with cheese and load it up! (my favorite way) Place in the oven for about 15-20 minutes until its heated through and nice and bubbly.
What Do I Top Loaded Black Bean Dip With?
Add all your favorite toppings like:
- mexican pickled onions
- a great Melty cheese like cheddar or mozzarella
- cojita cheese
- jalapeños or pickled jalapenos
- avocado
- Pico De Gallo (tends to be less juicy than salsa)
- serve it in a 7 layer dip!
- There are so many options. You can also use it as a substitute for refried beans! Add it to burritos and tacos!
FAQ's
The dip as this is mild. However, you can take the heat up easily!! The best way to control the spice of this dip is by your salsa. Adding spicy or mild salsa will be what your dip's heat temperature is. Using a salsa to control the temp will also keep all the flavors balanced too! You can also add an extra jalapeno to your blender for a nice peppery spice.
Serve with warm tortillas or tortilla chips!
Yes! This is a gluten free dip (double check your salsa if it is store bought). Serve with tortilla chips and its the perfect app for any party or gathering.
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Black Bean Dip
Ingredients
- 1 Cup of your favorite Salsa homemade pico works great
- juice of 1 lime
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 can Black Beans
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- Salt to taste.
Instructions
- Drain and rinse black beans.
- Wash and remove majority of stems from cilantro.
- Add all ingredients to blender. Starting with salsa and lime juice.
- Pulse till smooth.
Jakie says
OMG we devoured this so fast. Will have to double it next time
Emily Kemp says
I love all the flavours in this dip and it's so easy!
Anna says
This dip is a hit where ever I take it. I've also added it to tacos and it's amazing.