Spicy Black Bean Dip (Printable)

A bold, zesty blend of black beans with jalapeño, lime, and aromatic spices. Vegan, gluten-free, and ready in 10 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Beans & Vegetables

01 - 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
02 - 1 medium jalapeño, seeded and chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
05 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

→ Flavorings & Liquids

06 - 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
07 - 2 tbsp olive oil
08 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
09 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
10 - 1/4 tsp chili powder
11 - 1/2 tsp salt
12 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Garnish

13 - Extra chopped cilantro
14 - Crumbled feta or cotija cheese
15 - Sliced jalapeños
16 - Lime wedges

# Directions:

01 - Place black beans, jalapeño, garlic, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper into a food processor.
02 - Process until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. For a chunkier texture, pulse instead of blending continuously.
03 - Taste the dip and add more lime juice, salt, or jalapeño as desired to achieve preferred flavor balance.
04 - Move the dip to a serving bowl. Top with extra cilantro, cheese, sliced jalapeños, and lime wedges if using.
05 - Accompany with tortilla chips, vegetable sticks, or use as a spread in wraps and sandwiches.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Its ready in just 10 minutes but tastes like you spent hours developing the flavors.
  • The dip magically transforms into three different meals when spooned into tacos, spread on sandwiches, or thinned with broth for an instant soup base.
02 -
  • Room temperature ingredients blend much more smoothly than cold ones straight from the fridge I learned this after numerous chunky failures.
  • The flavors develop remarkably after 30 minutes of rest, transforming from good to cant-stop-eating spectacular if you can exercise that patience.
03 -
  • If your dip seems too thick but you dont want to dilute the flavor with more liquid, add an ice cube while blending for the perfect consistency without compromise.
  • A tiny splash of apple cider vinegar alongside the lime juice creates a depth of tanginess that makes people ask what your secret ingredient is.
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