5.0 from 6 votes
Creamy Black Bean Avocado Dip
A quick + easy dip made right in the blender! It combines black beans, creamy avocado, and flavorful spices.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 5 side servings
Calories: 151 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
Vegan , gluten-free
Ingredients
- 15 oz. can black beans
- 1 large avocado
- 1/2 cup salsa (I use blender salsa)
- 3 Tbsp. water
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 3/4 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/8 tsp. salt (more to taste)
Other additions (optional):
- Nutritional yeast, chipotle, fresh cilantro, lime juice, jalapeño, cayenne pepper, etc.
Instructions
- Rinse and drain black beans. Set aside about 1/2 cup of the beans.
- Place remaining beans and all other ingredients in a blender or food processor.
- Blend until it reaches desired texture.* Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
- Place in a bowl and stir in the remaining black beans.
- Garnish with cilantro, nutritional yeast, etc. if you wish. Great served warm, cold, or room temperature.
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Notes
- *Blending: You may need to help it along in the blender, stirring with a spatula to get it going. Add a touch more water if needed.
Nutrition Information
Calories
151kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Potassium
539mg
(15%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
191IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
47mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5side servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 151
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 151kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Potassium | 539mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 191IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.