Description
This flavorful Black Bean Dip is a quick and easy appetizer perfect for any occasion. Made with sautéed onions, jalapenos, garlic, and a blend of spices, combined with black beans and fresh lime juice, it offers a creamy, zesty, and mildly spicy dip that pairs wonderfully with chips or veggies.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 jalapeno peppers, sliced in half, seeded, and diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
Main Ingredients
- 2 (15.5-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
- ½ cup loosely packed fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 3 tablespoons water
Optional Garnishes
- Fresh cilantro
- Cotija cheese
Instructions
- Saute the aromatics: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and jalapeno peppers and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Then add the minced garlic, kosher salt, ground cumin, and chili powder. Stir continuously for about one minute until fragrant.
- Blend it all together: Transfer the sautéed onion, jalapeno, and garlic mixture to a food processor. Add the rinsed and drained black beans, chopped fresh cilantro, fresh lime juice, and water. Blend until the mixture reaches a smooth, creamy consistency. Taste the dip and adjust seasoning or spice levels to your preference.
- Garnish and serve: Spoon the black bean dip into a serving bowl. Garnish with additional chopped fresh cilantro and crumbled cotija cheese if desired. Serve with tortilla chips, vegetable sticks, or as a spread.
Notes
- For a spicier dip, leave some jalapeno seeds or add an extra pepper.
- If you prefer a chunkier texture, pulse the mixture instead of blending it completely smooth.
- Use low-sodium black beans to control salt levels if desired.
- This dip can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator; flavors will deepen with time.
- For a vegan version, omit the cotija cheese garnish or substitute with a vegan cheese alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
