This Black Bean Dip Recipe is creamy, a little spicy, and full of so many flavors with each bite. If you've ever been to a Mexican or Tex-Mex Restaurant serving black bean dip alongside their salsa, you'll understand why this is essential! A hot creamy bite on a chip is enough to send you into southwestern heaven.
How to Make Black Bean Dip
I don't think there could be a more straightforward recipe for black bean dip. All you'll need is a cooking blender and the ingredients. At the press of a button, you'll have one of the most flavorful appetizers to serve on Taco Tuesday, at a dinner party, potluck, or just because you want some dip!
Bean Dip Ingredients
You'll likely have most of the ingredients for this black bean dip recipe in your fridge and pantry. They're all pretty typical staples for most home cooks. Just see for yourself!
- Canned Black Beans: Just a couple of cans is all that you'll need.
- Sour Cream: This will make your Bean Dip so creamy and smooth.
- Yellow Onion: The Onion adds another level of flavor.
- Cilantro: What's a Mexican Style Dip without Cilantro?
- Minced Garlic: Paired with the Onion, this is another boost in the overall flavor profile.
- Fresh Jalapeño: The perfect addition of heat. If you want more, leave the seeds in.
- Juice of 1 Lime: A little bit goes a long way, so be sure not to overdo it.
- Seasoning: A mix of Cumin, Chili Powder, Kosher Salt, and Black Pepper pulls it all together.
- Queso Fresco: This is like the Icing on the Cake.
Directions
Begin by prepping all of your ingredients for your spicy black bean dip.
First, drain and rinse the black beans. Set the beans aside, dice the Onion and jalapeño, then chop the cilantro.
Lastly, add all ingredients to a cooking blender, such as an Instant Pot Ace Nova Blender and press the Purée setting, then press start.
Let the blender works its magic, pour it into a serving dish, and serve hot with tortilla chips.
In Conclusion
If you're looking for a perfect recipe for black bean dip, look no further. This is by far the easiest and most flavorful dip you could make.
I'd love to know how this turned out for you and if you made any changes that take it up a notch!
Let me know in the comments what you think.
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Black Bean Dip
Ingredients
- 2 - 15 Oz Black Beans - canned, drained, and rinsed
- ½ Yellow Onion - diced
- Juice of 1 Lime
- ¼ Cup Sour Cream
- ⅓ Cup Cilantro - chopped
- 2 Jalapeños - seeded and diced
- 1 teaspoon Minced Garlic
- ¼ tsp. Ground Cumin
- ¼ tsp. Chili Powder
- ½ tsp. Kosher Salt
- ¼ tsp. Black Pepper
- Queso Fresco - crumbled for garnish
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a cooking blender, such as the Instant Pot Ace Nova, choose the purée setting, then press start.
- Pour the dip into a serving dish, garnish with queso fresco, and serve hot with tortilla chips.
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