Black Bean Dip

A bowl of bean dip next to tortilla chips with a lime and a margarita behind it.

Making this easy Black Bean Dip is perfect for sharing with others with a plate full of tortilla chips. Serve this dip hot or cold. Either way you'll be enjoying a healthy, fresh, and flavorful dip with friends in no time!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Mexican

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 122kcal

Author Marly McMillen

Equipment

Food Processor

Ingredients

½ cup chopped yellow onion
2 jalapeño peppers seeds removed, chopped
1 large clove garlic peeled, chopped
¼ cup yellow or red bell pepper chopped
3 to 4 cherry tomatoes sliced
30 oz canned black beans drained
3 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons cocoa powder*
2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 to 2 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro

Cups - Metric

Instructions

Add the chopped onion, chopped jalapeño, garlic, bell pepper, black beans, and water to a food processor bowl. Pulse a few times, pushing down contents that go up the sides. Add the cumin and cocoa powder and pulse again until smooth.
Place in a microwave-safe container and cook for 4 minutes. Remove from the microwave and allow to cool for a minute.
Stir in the lime juice and chopped cilantro. Add more lime juice and/or water to achieve a thinner consistency if necessary.
Garnish with more chopped cherry tomatoes. Serve warm with tortilla chips.

Notes

* The cocoa powder adds some nice color and actually adds a nice, savory flavor as well.

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