Spicy Black Bean Dip

⏱ 30 mins 🍽 6 serving(s) 🏷 Snack

This popular dip is designed for sharing and can be made as spicy as you prefer. It combines black beans with sautéed green pepper and red onion, seasoned with cumin and chilli powder, then pulsed to a chunky texture. Ideal for serving with tortilla chips and colourful bell pepper strips. The recipe yields 6 servings and takes roughly 30 minutes to prepare.

Spicy Black Bean Dip

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 green pepper, chopped
  • 1 red onion, chopped
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained & rinsed & 1/4 cup liquid reserved
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (more or less as you like)

Method

  1. Warm the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet.
  2. Introduce the chopped green pepper and red onion to the pan.
  3. Cook while stirring now and then until the vegetables have softened, which should take about 5 minutes.
  4. Tip the black beans and their reserved 1/4 cup of liquid into the skillet.
  5. Cover the skillet and let the contents simmer for about 10 minutes.
  6. Transfer the skillet mixture along with the cumin, salt, cider vinegar, and chilli powder to a food processor.
  7. Pulse the ingredients together until combined, ensuring you do not create a smooth puree. a slightly chunky consistency is best for scooping.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium199300 mg

Recipe details

CategorySnack
Authorgroovyrooby