Black Bean Dip Loaded with Fresh Flavors

Bienvenidos, amigos y amigas, to a fiesta of flavors that will transport you straight to the vibrant streets of Mexico! Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure as we unravel the sensational Black Bean Dip.

Black beans are blended with fresh garlic, jalapeno, and cheese, then topped with a little more cheese and accessorized with fresh chives right from your patio garden.

This dip will always be a party favorite and is easy to assemble in your food processor and can be made ahead of time and cooks quickly. If you are looking to turn this into a vegan dip, simply skip the dairy products and sub in vegan sour cream or cream cheese.

Black Bean Dip Recipe

Recipe by GardenuityCourse: SidesCuisine: MexicanDifficulty: Easy

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Black Bean Dip By the Gardenuity Team

Ingredients

2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can mild green chilis
4 oz of cream cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1 fresh jalapeno chopped
2 garlic cloves
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco
1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup chopped tomato
1/4 cup chopped red onion

Directions

Preheat oven to 350F
In a food processor, add black beans, cream cheese, green chilis and sour cream. Pulse. Add jalapeno, garlic, cumin, onion, chili powder, and queso fresco and blend until smooth.
Pour into an oven safe skillet and top with pepper jack, diced tomato, and cheddar cheese. Bake 15 minutes.
Garnish with chives and fresh jalapenos.
Serve warm with baked tortilla chips.