Black Bean Dip

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Black bean dip is a flavorful dip made with black beans, ground cumin, fresh cilantro and fresh squeezed limes. This healthy bean dip is perfect served with veggies or crackers. It takes less than 10 minutes to make, so this is a great last minute dip to pull together for a party or a quick appetizer.

Black Bean Dip

Black bean dip is smooth and creamy. It is similar to a hummus, but it does not contain any oil or tahini. This bean dip is much smoother than refried beans. You can easily dip a veggie into the dip and scoop up some.  

This dip has a perfect blend of flavors. It has ground cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, fresh cilantro and fresh lime zest and juice. 

For this recipe you can use either canned black beans or make your own black beans.  If using canned beans, be certain to drain and rinse the beans. You don’t need all that liquid sauce that comes with canned beans.  I use canned beans when I am short on time. 

To make bean dip:

1. Place beans, seasonings, cilantro, lime zest and lime juice in a food processor along with 1 tablespoon of water
2. Pulse until blended. Scrape down sides. Add one additional tablespoon of water if the mixture is too thick
3. Taste and add additional salt if needed. If mixture is still too thick, add an additional tablespoon of water. The dip should be very creamy in texture
4. Remove from food processor bowl and garnish with fresh cilantro

Tips for making bean dip

• Be certain to rinse and drain your beans before using
• The amount of water added varies due to the size of your lime used. Some limes contain more juice than other limes.
• Use fresh squeezed lime juice and freshly grated lime zest.
• If making ahead of time, cover and refrigerate until ready to use. 

Are black beans good for you?

One of the reasons I like this dip so much, is I don’t have any guilt when I eat it. Black beans are reported by Good Housekeeping to have the following benefits:

• Low calories
• High fiber
• Low cholesterol
• High magnesium
• High in iron and other vitamins and minerals

Other recipes with black beans

• Spaghetti Squash Enchiladas
• Black Bean Taco Cups
• Black Bean Burrito Bowls
• Black Bean and Corn Salad
• Black Beans and Rice

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Black Bean Dip

Prep Time

10 mins

Total Time

10 mins

 

Creamy bean dip made with black beans, lime juice and fresh cilantro

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Keyword: bean dip, black bean dip, black bean hummus

Servings: 1 cups

Calories: 30 kcal

Author: Kathy

Ingredients

• 1 can black beans 15 ounce can or approximately 1 1/4 cups of beans
• 2 Tablespoons fresh cilantro
• 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon chile powder
• 1 lime zest
• 1 lime juiced
• 2 Tablespoons water

Instructions

1. Place beans, seasonings, lime zest and lime juice in a food processor along with 1 tablespoon of water
2. Pulse until blended. Scrape down sides. Add one additional tablespoon of water if the mixture is too thick
3. Add cilantro and pulse until just blended
4. Taste and add additional salt if needed. If mixture is still too thick, add an additional tablespoon of water. The dip should be very creamy in texture
5. Remove from food processor bowl and garnish with fresh cilantro

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Recipe Notes

Tips for making bean dip

• Be certain to rinse and drain your beans before using
• The amount of water added varies due to the size of your lime used. Some limes contain more juice than other limes.
• Use fresh squeezed lime juice and freshly grated lime zest.
• If making ahead of time, cover and refrigerate until ready to use. 

Nutrition Facts

Black Bean Dip

Amount Per Serving (2 Tablespoons)

Calories 30 Calories from Fat 9

% Daily Value*

Fat 1g2%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Sodium 98mg4%

Potassium 80mg2%

Carbohydrates 6g2%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 17IU0%

Vitamin C 2mg2%

Calcium 7mg1%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.