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Black Bean Dip

Black Bean Dip
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5 from 2 reviews

This delicious black bean dip is creamy, smoky, and full of flavor! Perfect as a snack or appetizer, it’s so easy to whip up and pairs well with chips, veggies, or pita bread. It’s become a family favorite!

Ingredients

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  • 1 small garlic clove, peeled
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, drained (but not rinsed)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • ¼ cup sour cream (or 3 tablespoons olive oil or cashew cream for vegan)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • 3/4 to 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 handful cilantro, optional

Instructions

  1. Add the garlic to the bowl of a food processor and process until finely chopped. Add the black beans, lime juice, sour cream, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt and cilantro. Puree for 15 seconds, then scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  2. Taste and add more kosher salt as needed. Puree again until creamy, about 15 seconds.
  3. Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and enjoy immediately, or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.