Healthy Chipotle Black Bean Dip with Pico de Gallo
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Healthy Chipotle Black Bean Dip with Pico de Gallo
Description
Healthy Chipotle Black Bean Dip combines two cans of black beans with chipotle peppers in adobo, salsa, garlic, lime juice, cumin, and salt. Using one can drained and rinsed and the other whole with liquid creates a smooth, slightly thin consistency suitable for dipping. Blending chipotle peppers provides a smoky heat that can be adjusted from mild to spicy by changing the amount used. The accompanying pico de gallo is a fresh salsa with diced tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, cilantro, lime juice, and salt, adding crispness and vibrancy.
The dip has a texture thicker than queso but thinner than hummus, ideal for dipping chips or vegetable sticks. It offers versatility for varying spice levels and can be tailored to taste. Adjustments include altering chipotle pepper quantity and salsa heat to match preferences.
Portioning about 2 tablespoons per serving, the recipe yields approximately 3 cups total. It works well as an appetizer or snack, complementing Mexican-inspired meals or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 cans black beans (15 oz each)
- ½ cup salsa (mild, medium, or spicy)
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 clove garlic
- ½ lime , juiced
- ½ tsp cumin
- salt to taste, a pinch
PICO DE GALLO
- ¾ cup diced tomato
- ½ cup onion red or white both work great!, diced
- 2-4 TBSP jalapeño diced
- cilantro to taste, fresh
- lime juice to taste, fresh
- salt a pinch
Instructions
- For a creamy and dipable consistency, drain and rinse one can of black beans but add the second can whole (both liquid and beans). This thins the dip enough for it to be restaurant bean dip consistency (thicker than queso but thinner than hummus) and is what we love. For a thick more spreadable hummus-like consistency you can drain and rinse both cans then thin with water or salsa as needed/desired.
- For a lighter kiss of chipotle, simply blend one chipotle pepper into your dip. For more of a chipotle KICK, add both peppers. You can always start with one and blend another in later if you want to start of slow -- Let your tastebuds be your guide!
- Combine black beans, chipotle peppers, salsa, garlic, lime juice, cumin and salt in a food processor or blender.
- Taste test for heat, then add any additional salsa, cumin, salt, or chipotle pepper your heart desires. The above measurements made the dip of my dreams, but for sure adjust to taste!
- You can even sneak in a little cayenne if you feel like kicking things up a few more notches. Have at it! Make this dip as spicy or as mild as you'd like!
- Heat a small saucepan to medium heat and warm up the dip. Alternatively the microwave can be used if desired.
- While the dip warms, chop pico de gallo ingredients and combine.
- Serve pico over warm dip with an assortment of tortilla chips and veggies for dipping. Enjoy!
Notes
- The nutrition estimates are based on 2 tablespoons per serving and a total yield of about 3 cups.
- You can control the dip's heat by adjusting the number of chipotle peppers used and choosing mild, medium, or spicy salsa varieties.
- For a spicier dip, consider adding extra chipotle peppers, jalapeños, or cayenne pepper.
- The dip's texture can be adjusted by draining both cans of beans for a thicker consistency or leaving more liquid for a thinner dip.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 24 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 24kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 57mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 86mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 68IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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