Black Bean Dip

Creamy, smoky, and bursting with zesty flavor, this Black Bean Dip is a quick and healthy appetizer that comes together in just 10 minutes! Featuring pantry staples like canned black beans, garlic, lime juice, and olive oil, this recipe delivers bold flavors enhanced by aromatic ground cumin and a hint of smoky paprika. Perfectly smooth and customizable with fresh cilantro, it's a versatile dip you can serve with tortilla chips, veggie sticks, or as a spread over toast. With no cooking required, this vegan and gluten-free dip is not only ultra-convenient but also ideal for a crowd. Whip up this wholesome snack for game days, potlucks, or as a satisfying midday treat!

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups canned black beans
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and drain the canned black beans thoroughly under cool running water.

Step 2

Peel the garlic cloves and roughly chop them to make blending easier.

Step 3

In a food processor or blender, combine the black beans, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Blend the ingredients until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, add water one tablespoon at a time and blend until desired consistency is reached.

Step 5

Taste the dip and adjust the seasoning if needed by adding more salt, lime juice, or spices.

Step 6

If desired, chop the fresh cilantro and blend it into the dip or sprinkle it on top as a garnish.

Step 7

Transfer the black bean dip to a serving bowl and serve immediately with tortilla chips, vegetable sticks, or toast. You can also refrigerate the dip in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	463.6 grams (463.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	771

Total Fat 30.30g	39%
Saturated Fat 4.80g	24%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.30g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2441mg	106%
Total Carbohydrate 96.10g	35%
Dietary Fiber 37.40g	134%
Total Sugars 2.50g
Protein 33.20g	66%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 228mg	18%
Iron 12mg	68%
Potassium 1797mg	38%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.5%

Protein: 16.8%

Carbs: 48.7%