Southwestern Black Bean Spread
Elevate your snack game with this vibrant Southwestern Black Bean Spread—a bold, smoky, and zesty dip that's ready in just 10 minutes! Featuring protein-packed black beans, fresh lime juice, and a tantalizing trio of smoked paprika, ground cumin, and chipotle chili powder, this recipe is a flavor explosion with a touch of heat. Smooth and creamy with a hint of freshness from chopped cilantro, this versatile spread is perfect as a dip for tortilla chips, a topping for tacos, or a spread for sandwiches and wraps. Quick, healthy, and effortlessly customizable, this gluten-free and vegan black bean dip is your go-to for crowd-pleasing appetizers or an easy weeknight snack.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 oz can (drained and rinsed) black beans
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves (minced) garlic
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp chipotle chili powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp (chopped) fresh cilantro
Instructions
Drain and rinse the black beans thoroughly, then place them in a food processor or blender.
Add the lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, chipotle chili powder, and salt to the food processor.
Blend the mixture until smooth, pausing occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula.
If the mixture is too thick, add water 1 tablespoon at a time and blend until the desired consistency is achieved.
Taste the spread and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding a bit more lime juice, salt, or spices to suit your taste.
Transfer the black bean spread to a serving bowl and stir in the chopped cilantro for a fresh burst of flavor.
Serve immediately with tortilla chips, veggie sticks, or use as a spread for sandwiches or wraps. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
585 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.8 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2125 mg | 92% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 94.3 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.7 g | 124% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.2 g | ||
| Protein | 34.7 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 304 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 9.2 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 28 mg | 1% | |
*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.
