A bold, zesty blend of black beans with jalapeño, lime, and aromatic spices. Ready in minutes and naturally vegan.
# What You'll Need:
→ Beans & Vegetables
01 - 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
02 - 1 medium jalapeño, seeded and chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
05 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
→ Flavorings & Liquids
06 - 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
07 - 2 tbsp olive oil
08 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
09 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
10 - 1/4 tsp chili powder
11 - 1/2 tsp salt
12 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Garnish (optional)
13 - Extra chopped cilantro
14 - Crumbled feta or cotija cheese
15 - Sliced jalapeños
16 - Lime wedges
# How To Make It:
01 - Place black beans, jalapeño, garlic, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper into a food processor.
02 - Process until smooth and creamy, scraping down sides as needed. For chunkier texture, pulse instead of continuous blending.
03 - Sample the dip and adjust with additional lime juice, salt, or jalapeño according to preference.
04 - Transfer to serving bowl and top with extra cilantro, cheese, sliced jalapeños, and lime wedges if desired. Serve with tortilla chips, vegetable sticks, or as a spread.
