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    Home » Appetizer

    Published: Apr 23, 2025 by Kadee

    Easy Black Bean Dip

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    This creamy, flavor-packed Black Bean Dip comes together in minutes with just a handful of simple ingredients! Canned black beans are blended with your favorite salsa, tangy lime juice, fresh cilantro, and earthy cumin to create a crowd-pleasing dip that pairs perfectly with crunchy tortilla chips. 

    Black bean dip in a cast iron pan with melted cheese and loaded with toppings.
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    • Why You’ll Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Variations
    • How to Make Black Bean Dip
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Expert Tips
    • Recipe FAQs
    • More Delicious Dips
    • Leave Us a Comment!
    • Best Black Bean Dip

    Why You’ll Love This Recipe

    • Quick and Easy: Simply toss everything into your blender, pulse until smooth, and then you’re ready to dig in. It’s that simple!
    • Perfect for Any Occasion: This Mexican bean dip is perfect for taco nights, parties, potlucks, or just when you’re in the mood for a tasty snack.
    • Great for Making Ahead: Prep this easy dip in advance and store it in the fridge until you’re ready to serve. It actually tastes even better after the flavors have had time to meld together.

    If you love black beans, check out our black bean soup, black bean quinoa salad, and pressure cooker seasoned black beans for more tasty ways to use them!

    Ingredients

    Ingredients for black bean dip on a baking tray.
    • Black Beans: I use canned beans to keep things convenient, but feel free to cook your own from dried if you’d like.
    • Salsa: I love using our fresh salsa or pico de gallo for this bean dip recipe, but you can use your favorite homemade or store-bought salsa. Use mild or spicy salsa depending on your preference.
    • Lime Juice: Freshly squeezed is best! You’ll need the juice of one lime.
    • Seasonings: Fresh cilantro, cumin, and a touch of salt are all you need!

    See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.

    Variations

    • Spicy: In addition to using a spicy salsa, try adding a jalapeno or a pinch of cayenne pepper for a spicy version.
    • Cheesy: Mix in some shredded cheddar after blending or place the dip in an oven-safe dish, top with cheese, and bake until melted. 
    • Chunky: Instead of pulsing until smooth, pulse until the ingredients are combined but some chunks of beans and cilantro remain.

    How to Make Black Bean Dip

    Here’s what you’ll need to do to make the best dip with black beans! Before you get started, ensure your cilantro has been washed and most of the stems have been removed.

    1. Step 1: Place salsa and cilantro into the blender.  Add the salsa and cilantro leaves to your blender.
    2. Step 2: Add remaining ingredients. Next, add the black beans, cumin, salt, and lime juice to the blender.
    Four photos showing adding black bean dip ingredients to a blender and blending.
    1. Step 3: Blend. Secure the lid onto the blender and pulse until the consistency is smooth and creamy.
    2. Step 4: Serve or store. Transfer the mixture to a serving dish or storage container. Serve immediately or store in the fridge until you’re ready to enjoy.
    Black bean dip in a cast iron pan with melted cheese and loaded with toppings.

    Serving Suggestions

    • Place the dip in a decorative serving bowl and top with cojita cheese, avocado, jalapenos, and pickled red onions for a stunning presentation.
    • Use it as a filling for tacos made with homemade flour tortillas. Then, add all your favorite toppings like queso and guacamole!
    • Replace the refried bean layer in these 7- layer taco dip cups and serve with tortilla chips on the side for a fun party snack.

    Expert Tips

    • Use low-sodium beans: This gives you more control over the saltiness, especially if you’re using store-bought salsa.
    • Let it chill: For the best flavor, refrigerate the dip for 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to combine.
    • Store in the fridge: Store the dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. Be sure to give it a good stir before serving.

    Recipe FAQs

    Is this bean dip spicy or mild?

    The dip as it's written has a mild flavor. However, you can take the heat up easily!! The best way to control the spice of this dip is through your choice of salsa. Adding spicy or mild salsa will be what determines the heat level of your dip. Using a salsa to control the spiciness will also keep all the flavors balanced too! You can also add an extra jalapeno to your blender for a nice peppery spice.

    Can I make this in a food processor?

    Yes! If you don’t have a blender, a food processor will work. Add all of the ingredients to your food processor and pulse until your desired consistency is reached. If the mixture seems too thick or isn’t blending smoothly, you can add a splash of water or a bit more lime juice if needed to help it along.

    Black bean dip in a cast iron pan with melted cheese and toppings and some tortilla chips in it.

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    Loaded black beans in a cast iron skillet.

    Best Black Bean Dip

    This smooth and creamy Black Bean Dip is so easy to make! With canned black beans, fresh cilantro, salsa, and lime juice, it’s ready in just minutes and perfect for dipping with tortilla chips.
    5 from 3 votes
    Print Rate
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: Tex Mex
    Prep Time: 2 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 3 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 16 servings
    Calories: 47kcal
    Author: Kadee & Desarae

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup 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 until smooth.

    Video

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    Notes

    • Feel free to use a food processor if you don’t have a blender. You can add a little water to help it blend up if needed.
    • Use a mild salsa if you don’t want the dip too spicy and a spicy salsa if you want a little kick.
    • The dip will keep in the fridge for up to 4-5 days when stored in an airtight container.

    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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    Reader Interactions

    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
    5 from 3 votes

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