Spicy Black Bean Dip With Roasted Red & Chipotle Pepper Recipe
This flavorful black bean dip is a vibrant combination of roasted red peppers, chipotle peppers, and aromatic spices. With a hint of smokiness and a touch of heat, this easy-to-make dip is perfect for entertaining or adding a delightful twist to your snack spread. Serve it alongside tortilla chips or fresh vegetables for a delicious appetizer that will surely be a hit at any gathering.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 roasted red bell peppers, chopped
- 2 (15 oz. each) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 chipotle peppers, seeded and minced (sold in cans in adobo sauce)
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp adobo sauce (from chipotle pepper can)
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish
- Sour cream for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet set over medium heat. Add onion and cooking, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic, ground cumin and dried oregano and cook for additional 2 minutes. Stir in roasted red peppers, black beans, chipotle peppers and salt and let flavors meld, about 2 minutes.
- Remove skillet from heat. Spoon black bean mixture, adobo sauce and water into the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is combined, but the consistency is still slightly chunky.
- Transfer the dip to a medium bowl and stir in fresh lime juice and cilantro. Serve with tortilla chips or crudites.
Yield
Makes about 3 cups
Nutrition
- Calories: 83 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 14 g
- Protein Content: 5 g
- Fat Content: 1 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
- Sodium Content: 527 mg
- Fiber Content: 6 g
- Sugar Content: 1 g
- Serving Size: 0.25 Cup
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