Spicy Black Beans With Chipotle Mayonnaise Spread

⏱ 20 mins 🍽 2 cups, 4 serving(s) 🏷 Spreads

This vibrant spread combines mashed black beans with red onion, fresh cilantro, and spices, all brightened with lime juice. It's paired with a smoky, creamy chipotle mayonnaise. Ideal for a quick snack, it can be served as a dip with crackers or used to top sandwiches and pita bread with fresh accompaniments like lettuce, avocado, and tomato. The recipe yields about 2 cups, serving four people.

Spicy Black Beans With Chipotle Mayonnaise Spread

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon reduced-fat mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons fat free sour cream (or non-fat plain yogurt)
  • 2 teaspoons chipotle chiles in adobo, chopped
  • 1 (16 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 3 tablespoons red onions, finely chopped (or use green onions)
  • 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon mild chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)

Method

  1. In a small bowl, mix the reduced-fat mayonnaise, fat free sour cream, and chopped chipotle chiles, then set this aside.
  2. Place the rinsed black beans in a large bowl and mash them slightly before adding the finely chopped red onion, cilantro, garlic, mild chili powder, ground cumin, and lime juice.
  3. Mix everything thoroughly until the ingredients are well combined and the mixture coheres, then add salt according to your preference.
  4. To serve, present it as a dip with crackers or spread it on sandwiches or halved pita breads, adding shredded lettuce, sliced avocados, and tomatoes. It is best enjoyed within 30 minutes.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium641400 mg

Recipe details

CategorySpreads
Authorpink cook