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    Home » Appetizer » Black Bean Dip Recipe

    Published: Jan 26, 2021 by Kadee

    Black Bean Dip Recipe

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    Dips and salsa are pretty essential for my 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!

    WHAT IS BLACK BEAN DIP?

    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
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    INGREDIENTS FOR THIS CREAMY BLACK BEAN DIP

    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.

    WHAT IF I DON'T HAVE SALSA?

    If you don have salsa, throw in similar ingredients- like onion, tomato, jalapeno.

    WHAT KIND OF BLACK BEANS DO I USE?

    by all means you can soak your own beans, but you dont need to. Canned black beans is perfect. Rinse your beans and remove the juices.

    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.

    Pile in your cilantro, black beans and seasonings.

    BLEND YOUR BLACK BEAN DIP

    Now that you have your ingredients in your blender or food processor pulse or blend on your dip setting,

    SERVING YOUR BEAN DIP AT ROOM TEMPERATURE

    You don't need to heat up this dip. It is delicious as is!

    SERVING YOUR BEAN DIP HEATED UP

    If you want to serve your bean dip heated, top it with your favorite cheeses. I suggest a mozzarella, cheddar or pepper jack. Place in the oven for about 15-20 minutes until its heated through and nice and bubbly.

    HOW DO I MAKE A LOADED BEAN DIP?

    Add all your favorite toppings like:

    •  cheese
    • cojita cheese
    • jalapeños or pickled jalapenos
    • avocado
    • more pico
    • 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!

    IS BLACK BEAN DIP SPICY OR MILD?

    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.

    WHAT DO I SERVE BLACK BEAN DIP WITH?

    I love to serve this dip with tortilla chips. They complement it perfect.

    A GLUTEN FREE OPTION

    Because I am gluten free and many of my friends are too I always have these gluten free crackers or tortilla chips! Whether for my own personal snacking or a girls night in. These are my go to crackers for all dips (and so much more). They are amazingly crispy perfectly baked Miltons Crackers!

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    loaded black beans in a cast iron skillet

    Black Bean Dip

    Creamy, smooth delicious savory loaded black bean dip. Serve with chips for a delicious appetizer or snack.
    5 from 3 votes
    Print Rate
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: Tex Mex
    Prep Time: 2 minutes
    Cook Time: 3 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 16 servings
    Calories: 47kcal
    Author: Kadee & Desarae

    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.

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    Notes

    DO I NEED TO RINSE MY BEANS?

    When using canned beans rinse the juices off the beans before adding to the blender.

    WHAT KIND OF SALSA DO I USE?

    OF COURSE, 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.

    WHAT IF I DON'T HAVE SALSA?

    If you dont have any of the above available use some of your favorite jarred.

    IS BLACK BEAN DIP SPICY OR MILD?

    You can make this dip whatever you like!! 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!

    WHAT DO I TOP MY DIP WITH?

    Add all your favorites - cheese, cojita cheese, jalapeños, avocado, more pico, 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, tacos etc. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 47kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 116mg | Potassium: 165mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 149IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Jakie says

      February 04, 2021 at 7:49 am

      5 stars
      OMG we devoured this so fast. Will have to double it next time

      Reply
    2. Emily Kemp says

      November 05, 2018 at 7:06 am

      5 stars
      I love all the flavours in this dip and it's so easy!

      Reply
    3. Anna says

      February 10, 2014 at 11:36 am

      5 stars
      This dip is a hit where ever I take it. I've also added it to tacos and it's amazing.

      Reply

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