Spicy Black Bean Dip (Print)

Zesty black bean blend with jalapeño, lime, and aromatic spices, perfect for snacks or parties.

# Ingredients:

→ Beans & Vegetables

01 - 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
02 - 1 medium jalapeño, seeded and chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
05 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

→ Flavorings & Liquids

06 - 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
09 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
11 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
12 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Garnish (optional)

13 - Extra chopped cilantro
14 - Crumbled feta or cotija cheese (omit for vegan)
15 - Sliced jalapeños
16 - Lime wedges

# Instructions:

01 - In a food processor, combine black beans, jalapeño, garlic, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
02 - Blend mixture until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. For a chunkier consistency, pulse instead of blending continuously.
03 - Taste and adjust seasoning by adding more lime juice, salt, or jalapeño according to preference.
04 - Transfer the dip to a serving bowl. Garnish with extra cilantro, cheese, sliced jalapeños, and lime wedges if desired.
05 - Serve with tortilla chips, vegetable sticks, or as a spread in wraps and sandwiches.

# Pro Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 10 minutes, which means you can pivot from craving to feeding your guests without stress.
  • The heat builds subtly—it's not a one-note burn, just a warm tingle that makes you want another bite.
  • Works for practically everything: chips, vegetables, spread on tacos, or swirled into grain bowls.
  • Completely vegan and gluten-free as written, but forgiving enough to tweak for any diet preference.
02 -
  • Don't skip rinsing the canned beans—that extra starch will make your dip gluey instead of creamy, no matter how long you blend.
  • If your dip seems too thick, add lime juice one tablespoon at a time rather than water; it keeps the flavor focused and doesn't dilute it.
  • Taste before you garnish and serve; the spices settle differently depending on how much garlic or jalapeño you used, and you might need to fine-tune the balance.
03 -
  • For extra creaminess, stir in 2 tablespoons of Greek yogurt or sour cream after blending—just skip it if you're keeping things vegan.
  • Make it the morning of your party so the flavors have time to meld and settle together, but serve it at room temperature or only slightly chilled so the tastes shine through.
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