Instant Pot Black Bean Dip
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4.5
Instant Pot Black Bean Dip
Description
The Instant Pot Black Bean Dip starts with dried black beans cooked under high pressure alongside diced onion, garlic, jalapeño peppers, crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, and a blend of cumin, smoked paprika, coriander, chili powder, salt, and lime juice. After pressure cooking, the beans are blended into a creamy dip whose heat level can be adjusted with added spices or hot sauces according to taste.
For a richer variation, softened cream cheese and shredded cheese like pepper jack or cheddar are stirred in and baked, creating a warm, cheesy topping. The dip can be served topped with fresh chopped tomatoes, jalapeños, bell peppers, onions, cilantro, sour cream, Greek yogurt, salsa, Pico de Gallo, or guacamole for a customizable experience with varied textures and flavors.
This recipe yields about six cups, suitable for large gatherings, and leftovers store well. It’s also freezer friendly and can be used later as a base for tacos or quesadillas, making it practical for meal planning or entertaining.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups black beans dried
- 1 onion medium, diced
- 4 cloves garlic peeled, minced
- 2 jalapeño peppers approx. 1/3 cup chopped, medium size
- 14.5 oz crushed tomatoes canned
- 1 + ¾ cup vegetable broth
- 1.5 TBSP avocado oil
- lime juice of 1
- 2 tsp cumin ground
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ¾ tsp salt sea salt
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp ground coriander
CHEESY BAKED BLACK BEAN DIP
- make the above recipe and after cooking add...
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup pepper jack cheese freshly grated, or cheddar cheese
TASTY TOPPING OPTIONS
- tomato chopped
- jalapeño sliced
- bell pepper diced
- onion red, chopped
- cilantro
- sour cream
- Greek yogurt
- salsa
- Pico de Gallo
- guacamole
Instructions
- Rinse your black beans and toss them in your Instant Pot.
- Dice and chop your veggies and mince your garlic.
- Add veggies, garlic, tomatoes, broth, oil, lime juice, and spices to the pot and mix.
- Press the bean button and cook for 30 minutes high pressure.
- Allow a natural release (NR) for 10 minutes then quick release (QR) remaining pressure.
- Use an immersion blender (or a blender or food processor) to blend the tip into creamy deliciousness and once cooled slightly, give it a taste. You can adjust the spiciness by adding anything from hot sauce, spicy salsa, red pepper flakes, or cayenne to the mix and add any extra spices/salt to suit your tastes. As written, it's on the mild side.
- Serve piled high with all your favorite toppings and dig in!
CHEESY BAKED BLACK BEAN DIP
- Craving an easy cheesy baked black bean dip? Fabulous! Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Add cream cheese to your bean dip before blending (if you forget you can still do this after the fact, no biggie) then pour into a lightly greased cast iron skillet and top with grated cheese. Bake until hot and bubbly, approx. 15 minutes.
- For an extra cheesy dip, feel free to add 8 oz cream cheese and extra cheese on top. My husband and I can't resist doing this from time to time - it's a total indulgence and great for a game day spread!
Notes
- This recipe makes about 6 cups of dip and yields roughly 24 quarter-cup servings.
- Leftovers store well and the dip freezes nicely for make-ahead use.
- Use the dip as a filling or base for tacos, quesadillas, or other dishes by adding toppings like cheese and salsa.
- If you don't have avocado oil, substitute with your preferred cooking oil without altering the flavor significantly.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 76 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 76kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 181mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 253mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 209IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.5
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