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Black Bean Dip For Game Day

Name: Black Bean Dip For Game Day
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 15 ounce can black beans (drained and rinsed); 1 cup salsa; 1/4 cup lime juice; 1 cup cilantro; 2 cloves garlic; 1 teaspoon cayenne; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon salt; celery sticks and tortilla chips (to serve); 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (optional) (If looking to add a smoky flavor to the dip)

LIZ DELLA CROCE

Updated:

02/05/2025

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This fresh and flavorful black bean dip recipe is made with lime juice, cilantro, and smoked paprika. Ideal for healthy snacking or entertaining friends!

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Snacks are my jam, especially healthy snacks. Whether it’s to refuel after a workout, tide my hungry kiddos over before dinner, or serve at an impromptu get together with friends, I always keep my pantry stocked with the ingredients to whip up a quick and easy bean dip. This simple Black Bean Dip is perfect for making ahead to snack on all week, or makes a great appetizer for a game day party. If you’ve got a blender or food processor, you’ll have this dip made in less than 5 minutes! Since dips can be a bit of a slippery slope when eating them with tortilla chips, I always serve mine with chips and celery sticks! They give me that crispy, crunchy texture I’m looking for without packing on the fat and calories. A few other favorite appetizers include cucumber pico de gallo, protein packed hummus dip, chicken and hummus tartines or any of these in my list of top 20 appetizer recipes for entertaining.

Ingredients

Black beans: Full of protein and fiber, they are somewhat chewy in texture, but blend to make a creamy dip.
Salsa: Make your own or use store bought, you can adjust the heat of the dip based on which salsa you use.
Lime juice: Bright and acidic flavor that balances out the flavors.
Cilantro: Fresh and somewhat citrusy in flavor, unless you have the gene that makes it tastes like soap, in which case you can skip it.
Garlic: Pungent, aromatic, nutty, and somewhat spicy in taste.
Cayenne: Brings the heat! Add more or less to your liking.
Paprika: I love to use a smoked paprika for an extra depth of flavor and smokiness.
Salt: Brings balance and enhances the natural flavor of the other ingredients.

How to Make Black Bean Dip

To make your black bean dip, simply toss all of you ingredients into a food processor or blender and pulse until smooth and evenly mixed. When it reaches your desired consistency, serve alongside tortilla chips or celery, and enjoy your Black Bean Dip!

Frequently asked questions

How do you add more flavor to black bean dip?

Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce are an amazing add for this dip. Deep, woodsy, smoky, and delicious – this will be the ingredient that has your friends begging for the recipe. If you prefer a more mild dip, remove the seeds from the peppers which are where most of the heat lives.

What’s the difference between refried beans and bean dip?

Refried beans are usually beans cooked and mashed with some spices, while a bean dip typically throws more ingredients into the mix, like salsa, cheese, or sour cream.

Is bean dip a good source of protein?

Beans are an excellent source of protein, so by extension, bean dip has quite a bit of protein as well.

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18 responses to “Black Bean Dip For Game Day”

Cash Anthony (Cash is the first name)

I’m not sure what “2 in Chipotle peppers in Adobo Sauce” is. I use the canned chipotle chili peppers in adobo sauce for an egg-and-cheese dish, but the “2 in” confuses me. Do you mean to pull 2 peppers out of the can and use only those? Or does the “2 in” refer to the size of the can? My brand is 7 oz.

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1. Liz DellaCroce
  
  Thanks for pointing that out! I’ve fixed it on the recipe card. It’s supposed to say 2 peppers in adobo sauce, so just use two from the can and not the whole can. Although if you like the flavor, you can always use more!
  
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Keisha Taylor

I can’t believe how good this simple recipe tastes I was doubtful at first, felicidades!

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1. Liz DellaCroce
  
  I’m so glad you like it!
  
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