Description
Indulge in this creamy black bean dip, a perfect blend of zesty lime, fresh cilantro, garlic, and earthy cumin. It’s a crowd-pleaser that comes together in under 15 minutes, making it ideal for any gathering—from casual get-togethers to festive celebrations. Serve with tortilla chips or fresh veggies, and get ready for compliments!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) low-sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (optional)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on the countertop for easy access.
- Rinse and drain the black beans under cold water.
- In a blender or food processor, combine black beans, lime juice, garlic, cilantro (if using), cumin, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Blend until smooth; adjust texture with a splash of water if needed.
- Taste and adjust seasoning according to preference.
- Transfer to a serving bowl; garnish with additional cilantro or lime zest.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg