Fiesta Black Bean Dip
With Cinco de Mayo and outdoor dining season coming up, try this simple recipe that uses only a few ingredients. The best part is that it’s easy to flavor it up even more to your specific taste and preferences.
Fiesta Black Bean Dip
2 (15 oz) cans of black beans, drained & rinsed
2-3 fresh limes
2 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. sea or kosher salt
In food processor, blend beans, juice from the limes, cumin and salt. Add more lime juice if needed for spreadable consistency and more salt or cumin if needed after tasting. Spread on plate and garnish (optional) with shredded cheese, chopped fresh cilantro and lime wedges. Serve at room temperature with taco or pita chips to dip and a scoop of sour cream and/or guacamole.
Options:
- To add some zip, sprinkle on or blend in hot sauces such as Chipotle Tabasco, Aardvark Secret Sauce, or Frank’s Red Hot Sauce.
- Layer on a deep plate or bowl with sour cream, salsa, guacamole, cooled & shredded chicken and shredded cheese for an easy and filling party dip.
- Spread on a soft tortilla and wrap up with chopped chicken, shredded cheese and lettuce for a great lunch wrap.
- Drizzle chile pepper olive oil on top or sprinkle with chile powder before serving for a hotter flavor.
- Want a zestier flavor? Add chopped garlic or jalapenos!
- Try it with shredded cheese blended in and warmed up in the oven or microwave.