Description
If you’re looking for a snack that’s creamy, flavorful, and quick to prepare, this bean dip is the perfect choice. It’s made with simple pantry ingredients like beans, garlic, spices, and lime juice, yet it tastes like something you’d order at your favorite restaurant. You can make it smooth and silky or leave it chunky for a rustic feel. Best of all, it’s healthy, protein-rich, and versatile—ideal for game nights, family gatherings, or even as a spread for sandwiches and wraps. With a few easy tricks, you’ll have a dip that everyone will ask for again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked or canned beans (black, pinto, or white)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ small onion, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp chili powder
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt, to taste
- Optional: jalapeños, cilantro, shredded cheese, salsa
Instructions
- Drain and rinse beans if using canned.
- In a skillet, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
- Blend beans, onion mixture, spices, and lime juice until creamy. Add water or broth if needed for consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Transfer to a bowl, garnish with herbs, cheese, or olive oil, and serve warm or chilled.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use vegetable broth instead of water when adjusting consistency.
- To make it spicier, add a jalapeño or a dash of cayenne.
- For a chunkier dip, mash beans by hand instead of blending.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer / Snack
- Method: Blending / No-cook (with optional sautéing)
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg