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black bean dip with tortilla chips

Easy Black Bean Dip

Creamy black bean dip made with simple pantry ingredients. A quick, flavorful vegetarian dip perfect for chips, tacos, and bowls.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 19oz can of black beans
  • ½ cup of your favorite Mexican salsa
  • ½ yellow onion, sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp cumin optional
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Prep

  • Drain about half of the liquid off the can of black beans. Make sure to keep half the liquid from the beans for this recipe.

Cooking

  • In a medium pot on medium heat, add the olive oil and sliced onions. Cook for 4-5 mins or until fragrant.
  • Now, add in the black beans and their juice, the salsa, garlic powder, and cumin if adding.
  • Bring to boil, then reduce to a simmer to allow the flavors to meld, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Blend up using an immersion blender right in the pot, or transfer to a food processor and blend until you have reached your desired consistency.

Finishing Touches

  • Add a dollop of sour cream or cojita cheese on top if desired and serve with tortilla chips. Enjoy!

Notes

Note: Nutritional information is approximate values and can vary significantly depending on the specific brands of ingredients used. Disclaimer: This information is for general guidance only and should not be considered professional nutritional advice.

Nutrition

Serving: 120g | Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 0.8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3.5g | Sodium: 310mg | Potassium: 410mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2.1mg
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