Chipotle Black Bean Dip

If snacking is your favorite meal of the day, then you’re going to love this healthy Chipotle Black Bean Dip recipe! It’s a black bean salsa dip made with canned black beans, onion, garlic, salsa and chipotle chili powder and it comes together in a pinch.

This black bean salsa dip recipe couldn’t be easier to make.  Just toss the ingredients in a food processor and whir away! Black beans make this dip extra healthy and the chipotle makes it extra flavorful. Serve with tortilla chips (preferably baked), gluten-free crackers or an assortment of fresh vegetables.

This dip gets its delicious smokey flavor and slight kick to it from a bit of chipotle chili powder and adobo sauce. I’ve kept things on the mild side here, but if you want a little more heat, then just add more chili and adobo sauce to your liking.

Black Bean Dip Recipe

• Canned black beans, rinsed and drained
• Garlic clove, smashed and chopped
• Onion, chopped
• Salsa (fresh or store bought)
• Chipotle chili powder
• Adobo sauce
• Ground cumin
• Fresh lime juice

Find the printable recipe with measurements below.

How to Make Black Bean Dip

This easy dip can be served warm (heat it up in a pan), at room temperature or chilled.  It’s a versatile recipe that you can pull together in a pinch and everyone will love!  

1. Blend the ingredients. Place the black beans, garlic, onion, salsa, chili, adobo sauce, lime juice in a food processor and blend until you reach a desired consistency.  Add a few drops of water if you want a creamier consistency
2. Season.  Add a little sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
3. Garnish.  Garnish the top of the dip with pico or corn salsa

Serving Suggestions

• Tortilla chips
• Baked Pita Chips
• Crackers
• Vegetables (carrot, celery, cucumber, etc)

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Yield: 4 servings

Chipotle Black Bean Dip

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

If snacking is your favorite meal of the day, then you're going to love this healthy Chipotle Black Bean Dip recipe! It's a black bean salsa dip made with canned black beans, onion, garlic, salsa and chipotle chili powder and it comes together in a pinch.

Ingredients

• 1 15-ounce can low-sodium vegetarian black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 garlic clove, smashed and chopped
• 1/4 cup yellow or white onion, chopped
• 1/3 cup salsa (fresh or store bought)
• 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile
• 1/2 teaspoon adobo sauce
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 to 2 tablespoons water (to help blend if needed)

Pico de Gallo Garnish (Optional)

• 1 small tomato, chopped
• 2 tablespoons purple onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Place the black beans, garlic, onion, salsa, chili, adobo sauce, lime juice in a food processor and blend until you reach a desired consistency. 
2. Add a tablespoon of water as you go if needed to help blend.
3. Transfer to a bowl and chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before serving.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Garnish with pico de gallo.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 172Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 235mgCarbohydrates: 32gFiber: 11gSugar: 4gProtein: 11g

theharvestkitchen.com attempts to provide accurate information, however, this nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. The nutritional information provided comes from online sources and calculations.