Black Bean Dip
Black bean dip is an easy party snack that comes together in just 20 minutes! It's creamy, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser!
Servings: 8 servings
Cost: $5
Equipment
- food processor
Ingredients
- 2 (15-ounce) cans black beans drained and rinsed reserving 1/4 cup black bean liquid
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ¼ cup chopped red onion
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- ½ tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon sour cream or greek yogurt
- ½ tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
- In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the onion. Cook the onion until beginning to soften, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute longer. Add the cumin, chili powder, cayenne and salt cooking until just beginning to caramelize, approximately 2-3 minutes longer.
- Remove from the heat and transfer the onion mixture to a food processor along with the lime juice, tomato paste, sour cream vinegar and cilantro.
- Blend until smooth.
- Season to taste and transfer to a bowl.
- Garnish with cilantro, cheese, jalapeno slices, diced tomatoes or sour cream.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
Black Bean Dip can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 95mg | Potassium: 430mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 163IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 3mg