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Spiced Refried Bean Dip
This spiced refried bean dip is made with creamy beans, spices, and your favorite peppers. It's flavorful, packs a punch and is best served warm with crispy tortilla chips or warmed tortillas. It's also ready in just 15 minutes - perfect for a weeknight appetizer or snack!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 296 kcal
Course:
Condiments , Lunch
Cuisine:
American , Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- ¼ cup of pepper of choice (anaheim, pasilla, jalapeno, etc), chopped
- 1 (15-ounce) can of pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon of sea salt
- 1 tablespoon of chili powder
- 1 tablespoon of nutritional yeast (optional)
- 1 teaspoon of oregano
- ½ teaspoon of fresh lemon or lime juice
Instructions
- In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, saute chopped onion, garlic, and peppers for 4 to 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- When the veggies are beginning to brown, transfer them to the bowl of a food processor, add beans and all remaining ingredients. Puree for 2 minutes until rich and creamy.
- Transfer dip to a small pot and keep warm on stove until ready to serve.
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Notes
- Best served warm. If you like spice, leave the seeds of your peppers in. If you don’t, remove seeds before using.
- Best served warm.
- If you like spice, leave the seeds of your peppers in. If you don’t, remove seeds before using.
- Adjust the heat to taste: Depending on the peppers, this easy bean dip recipe can range from mild to really spicy. Taste your pepper before adding it to the dip to ensure it won't be too hot. If you like spice, leave the seeds of the peppers in.
- Use a neutral cooking oil: Unless you love the flavor of coconut and don't mind your dip having a coconut taste, steer clear of strong-tasting oil. It's best to use olive oil, avocado oil, vegetable oil, or a neutral nonstick cooking spray.
- Heat the dip on low. If you use high heat the beans will begin to dry out and won't be as creamy.
Nutrition Information
Calories
296kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Sodium
1802mg
(75%)
Potassium
880mg
(25%)
Fiber
14g
(56%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1326IU
(27%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
152mg
(15%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 296
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 296kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 1802mg | 75% |
| Potassium | 880mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 14g | 56% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1326IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 152mg | 15% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.