Chipotle Bean Dip
Smoky, zesty, and irresistibly creamy, this Chipotle Bean Dip is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for your next gathering. Packed with the bold flavors of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, fresh lime juice, and ground cumin, this quick and easy dip comes together in just 10 minutes with the help of a food processor. The base of hearty black beans is blended to a velvety texture and perfectly balanced with a hint of garlic and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil. Garnish with fresh cilantro for a pop of color and serve with crunchy tortilla chips, crisp veggies, or warm pita bread for an appetizer that’s as versatile as it is delicious. This smoky bean dip is gluten-free, plant-based, and bursting with flavor, making it an essential recipe for game day, parties, or as a healthy snack at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 oz canned black beans
- 2 pieces chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 tbsp adobo sauce (from the can of chipotle peppers)
- 2 pieces garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Drain and rinse the black beans thoroughly under cold water, then add them to a food processor.
Add the chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, garlic cloves, lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and water into the food processor with the black beans.
Blend the mixture on high until smooth and creamy. If the consistency is too thick, add 1 tablespoon of water at a time until the desired texture is reached.
Taste the dip and adjust for seasoning, adding more salt, lime juice, or adobo sauce if desired for extra flavor.
Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and garnish with fresh cilantro if using.
Serve immediately with tortilla chips, fresh vegetables, or pita bread. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
875 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.9 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3074 mg | 134% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 115.2 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 45.1 g | 161% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.1 g | ||
| Protein | 40.1 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 273 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 14.2 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 2166 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
