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Easy Black Bean Dip
This Easy Black Bean Dip blends black beans with onion, cilantro, garlic, jalapeño, lime juice, and spices into a smooth, savory dip. Garnished optionally with cotija cheese, it combines smoky, tangy, and mildly spicy notes, making it a versatile appetizer served with chips or vegetables.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
211 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 30 ounces black beans rinsed and drained, 2 cans
- 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1/3 cup cilantro chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 jalapeño seeds removed and diced, small
- 2 tablespoons lime juice fresh
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons cotija cheese for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Put the black beans, onion, cilantro, garlic, jalapeño, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper in a food processor. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the black bean dip in a bowl and garnish with cotija cheese, if using. Serve with tortilla chips and/or cut up vegetables.
- Note-omit the cheese garnish for a vegan dip. This dip is gluten free, just serve with gluten free chips/crackers.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
211kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
261mg
(11%)
Potassium
522mg
(11%)
Fiber
12g
(48%)
Vitamin A
140IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
5.6mg
(6%)
Calcium
69mg
(7%)
Iron
3.1mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 211
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 211kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 261mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 522mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 140IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3.1mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.