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Black Bean Dip

April 28, 2014 by Danae 9 Comments

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Cinco de Mayo is just a week away so I thought I’d start our Monday off by sharing this easy and delicious Black Bean Dip with you.

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First though lets talk about how amazing Mexican food is. I can honestly say that I have never met a person who doesn’t like Mexican food, do those kind of people even exist? I think what is so great about this food is that there is something for everyone. Meat lovers, vegetarians, even vegans can all enjoy the flavors of Mexican food. It also varies in spiciness so even the wimps people who prefer less spicy food can still enjoy it.

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Some of my favorite Mexican foods include enchiladas, chicken quesadillas, smothered burritos, carnitas, street tacos, salsa of pretty much any kind, and bean dips. Green chile is probably my absolute favorite sauce. I feel like this sauce should be smothered on everything! While we are on the subject of smothering and dips this brings up some discussion on the chips, salsa, and bean dip they set out on the table for you at Mexican restaurants. Is it just me or is there never enough salsa and bean dip!? When I dip my chips I really load on the salsa and bean dip. My favorite way to dip is to first go in the bean dip and then cover that with salsa, it’s the best! Sometimes I load my chip so heavy with the salsa and beans that it breaks and slowly starts to sink into the salsa abyss. I quickly grab another chip and rescue the broken one before it becomes soggy, anyone else have that problem? No? Ok let’s pretend I didn’t just bring that up.

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So, back to this tasty Black Bean Dip I made. To make the dip is super easy. To my blender I added a can of rinsed and drained black beans, some diced red onion, a little minced garlic, some canned green chiles, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, chipotle chile powder and salt. Once all the ingredients are in the blender turn it on and blend until smooth. You could also do this in your food processor, I was just lazy and didn’t feel like hauling mine out of the pantry. Can we all agree that food processors aren’t the easiest piece of kitchen equipment to get out, not to mention clean!

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Once the Black Bean Dip is smooth I scooped it out into a bowl and added a spoonful of my favorite salsa to it. The salsa is sort of an homage to my dipping technique that I mentioned earlier. The dip is good served as is or warmed up a bit with some cheese melted on top, because as we all know cheese never hurt anything! You can eat the dip on it’s own with a bowl of chips, but it would also be great spread on a quesadilla, turned into a burrito (smothered in green chile of course), or added to some tacos or enchiladas. This is the time to break out that Costco size bag of tortilla chips and get your dip on with this delicious Black Bean Dip!

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Yields 1 1/2 cups black bean dip

Black Bean Dip

The perfect dip to serve with your next Mexican meal!

10 minPrep Time

10 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

  • 15 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained (I used low sodium black beans)
  • 2 T. red onion, minced
  • 1/2 clove of garlic, minced (1/2 t. or less depending how garlicy you want it)
  • 3 T. canned diced green chiles
  • Juice of lime
  • Hot sauce to taste (optional)
  • 1 t. chili powder
  • 1/2 t. cumin
  • 1/4 t. chipotle chili powder (optional)
  • 1/2 t. kosher salt, more to taste
  • 1 T. jarred salsa
  • Shredded cheese for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a blender or food processor add all of the ingredients except the salsa.
  2. Blend the ingredients until smooth.
  3. Pour the bean dip into a bowl and stir in the salsa.
  4. Serve as is or warm the dip and melt shredded cheese on top.

Notes

The dip is good served with chips or vegetables. You can also use it as a spread of filling for burritos, quesadillas, tacos, or enchiladas.

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Comments

  1. Ashley

    April 28, 2014 at 6:21 pm

    haha oh gosh I sure hope non-mexican food lovers don't exist!! That would be a terrible way to go through life : ) This of course coming from the girl who could eat mexican food all the time and never get sick of it. This dip looks awesome by the way!
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    • Danae

      April 28, 2014 at 11:17 pm

      Thanks Ashley! Seriously, I don't know how someone could go through life not loving Mexican food. I just had it Saturday and I'm making some more tonight!
      Reply
  2. Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie

    April 29, 2014 at 1:00 am

    I have not had black bean dip in far too long. Great pick with cinco de mayo approaching!
    Reply
  3. miss messy

    April 29, 2014 at 3:14 pm

    I love finding new ways to use black beans and this sounds delicious! I can't believe I've never had black bean dip before!
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    • Danae

      April 29, 2014 at 9:16 pm

      I love how versatile beans are, you can add them to almost anything!
      Reply
  4. Shannon

    April 30, 2014 at 2:06 am

    Gosh I was coming here to get the salsa salad recipe from last year, do I make that or this with my one can of black beans. BTW I love your blog , the photos are awesome. Great job.
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    • Danae

      April 30, 2014 at 8:05 pm

      Thanks Shannon! I love both recipes, you might have to go get another can of beans! ;-)
      Reply
  5. ben

    February 1, 2015 at 3:59 pm

    I am making this tonight for our super bowl party at my sister's house!
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    • Danae

      February 2, 2015 at 9:44 am

      Thanks for trying it out Ben! I hope you liked it!
      Reply

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