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A healthier black bean dip that offers a tasty punch by combining beans with poblano peppers, cilantro, garlic and lime. ~ The Complete Savorist by Michelle De La Cerda

Black Bean Dip

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Appetizer, beans, dip
Author: Michelle De La Cerda

A healthier black bean dip that offers a tasty punch by combining beans with poblano peppers, cilantro, garlic and lime. 

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Ingredients

  • 2 cans black beans; drained & rinsed
  • 1 poblano chili pepper; chopped and seeds removed
  • 2 tbsp cilantro (heaping)
  • 1/2 cup onion
  • 2 large/plump garlic cloves (4 small)
  • Pinch of cinnamon (about 1/16 tsp.)
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • Salt/pepper to taste
  • 3 green onions; diced
  • 1/4 cup queso fresco +/-

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

  2. Add the black beans, poblano pepper, cilantro, onion, garlic, cinnamon, cumin, lime juice, salt, and pepper to either a blender or food processer.
  3. Blend or process until smooth.
  4. Add the mixture to an oven-proof baking dish.

  5. Bake for 20 minutes, then remove it from the oven and allow it to rest for a few minutes.

  6. Garnish with queso fresco and green onions.
  7. Serve with your favorite chips and/or vegetables.