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If you want a simple, crowd-pleasing dip for your next gathering, try this 10-Minute Black Bean Dip. It’s creamy, flavorful, and has a gentle kick—ready in minutes with just a few pantry staples and a food processor.
If you grew up in Texas and visited Gloria’s Latin Restaurant, you might remember the smooth black bean dip they serve with chips and salsa. This homemade version channels that same creamy texture and bright flavor with roasted tomato salsa, pickled jalapeños, cilantro, lime, and warm spices.
It’s effortless to make: drain and rinse canned beans, add everything to a food processor, blend until smooth, warm gently, and serve.
Here’s What You’ll Need:
- Canned black beans
- Roasted tomato salsa
- Sliced pickled jalapeños
- Salt, pepper, cumin
- Cilantro
- Lime juice
- Tortilla chips or crudité for serving
Step One:
Add all ingredients to a food processor and blend until the mixture is just smooth. Stop and scrape the sides as needed so everything combines evenly.
Step Two:
Transfer the blended dip to a small saucepan and warm over medium-low heat, stirring frequently and taking care not to let it scorch. Heat until just warm, about 3–5 minutes.
Step Three:
Serve in a bowl with tortilla chips or sliced vegetables and extra salsa on the side. Garnish with more cilantro or a squeeze of lime if you like.
This quick black bean dip captures the same comforting flavors you’d expect from a restaurant favorite, with minimal effort. It pairs beautifully with margaritas or any refreshing cocktail.
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10-Minute Black Bean Dip
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Ingredients
- 2 [15-ounce] cans black beans drained and rinsed
- ½ cup roasted tomato salsa
- ¼ cup nacho sliced jalapeños from a jar drained
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ cup roughly chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Tortilla chips for dipping (sub crudité if preferred)
Instructions
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In a food processor, combine the black beans, salsa, jalapeños, salt, cumin, pepper, lime juice and cilantro and blend until just smooth.
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Transfer to a small saucepan and heat over medium-low heat, stirring often and being careful not to burn, until just warm, about 4 minutes.
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Serve with chips and salsa.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation.