Zesty Bean Dip
Get ready to elevate your snacking game with this irresistible Zesty Bean Dip! Packed with creamy layers of black beans, refried beans, sour cream, and softened cream cheese, this dip bursts with bold flavors, thanks to a zesty blend of taco seasoning, lime juice, garlic powder, and ground cumin. A sprinkle of jalapeño adds a touch of heat, while melted cheddar cheese creates the ultimate gooey finish. Topped with fresh cilantro and crisp green onions, this oven-baked dip is the perfect crowd-pleaser for game days, parties, or casual gatherings. Serve it warm with tortilla chips, pita bread, or crunchy veggie sticks, and watch it disappear in minutes! Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy bean dip hits all the right notes for a deliciously satisfying appetizer.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 oz (drained and rinsed) canned black beans
- 16 oz canned refried beans
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 small jalapeño, finely chopped (optional)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 stalks green onions, sliced
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large bowl, combine the black beans, refried beans, sour cream, softened cream cheese, lime juice, taco seasoning, garlic powder, and ground cumin. Mix well until smooth and fully incorporated.
If desired, stir in the finely chopped jalapeño for extra heat.
Transfer the bean mixture into an oven-safe dish and spread it out evenly.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the dip.
Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
Remove the dip from the oven and allow it to cool slightly for about 5 minutes.
Garnish the dip with chopped cilantro and sliced green onions before serving.
Serve warm with tortilla chips, pita bread, or fresh vegetable sticks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
393 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.4 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.6 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 60 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 678 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.8 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.5 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.4 g | ||
| Protein | 17.5 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 277 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 635 mg | 14% | |
*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.
