This Black Bean Dip is easy to make, rich and delicious. Perfect with tortilla chips, crostini or pita bread.
About this Black Bean Dip
Although it doesn’t look very pretty, this creamy black bean dip tastes absolutely delicious and is very easy to make. Everyone needs a staple party dip and to me this recipe is one of my favorites.
You can serve this dip with fresh vegetables like carrots and celery, tortilla chips, plantain chips or Patacones.
Ingredients You'll Need
The printable recipe card with exact amounts and directions is below.
Beans: You need canned black beans to make this dip.
Vegetables: Onion, Lime and Garlic.
Oil: I like to use olive oil for this recipe.
Spices: Ground cumin, salt and pepper.
Cilantro: Fresh cilantro pairs wonderful with beans.
Tomato Paste: It gives a delicious flavor to this dip.
Chipotle Peppers: You can adjust the amount depending on your taste.
How to Make this Beans Dip
- Place all the ingredients in food processor until the dip is smooth and creamy, scraping the down the bowl as needed.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl, sprinkle with fresh cilantro and serve with tortilla chips.
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Ingredients
- 1 14 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped onion
- ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro plus extra for garnish
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon minced canned chipotle chile in adobo
- ½ tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in food processor until the dip is smooth and creamy, scraping the down the bowl as needed.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl, sprinkle with fresh cilantro and serve with tortilla chips.
anne
Best to serve hot or cold? I'll have to keep it in the fridge for the next day.
TJ
My family had it for my birthday along with other dips from the site, and loved it. Thanks for the great idea.
Carrollton Foodie
Erica, I served your black bean dip at a family birthday dinner earlier this evening. Everyone loved it. Thanks for the great recipe!
Erica
Carrollton Foodie,
Thank you so much for your feedback! I am glad they liked it!
Erica
Thank you all for the comments!
Anna
I love black beans, it makes me miss my country. And if is very spicy even better, yummy!
Ruth
Wow, that looks amazing! Perfect dip alternative!
nora@ffr
Definitely delightful. 🙂
Natasha - 5 Star Foodie
Black bean dip sounds awesome, my hubby would especially love this with his daily tortilla chips!
Sophia
What do you mean, it's not pretty? It's GORGEOUS, or else I wouldn't be drooling like this! yum yum~
karen
This sounds very good and I haven't made a bean dip in a long while. Thanks for sharing 🙂
rebecca subbiah
looks great an alternative to guacamole
OysterCulture
I love blackbean dip and this one looks spectacular. I am going to make it for an upcoming picnic!