This super tasty Black Bean Veggie Dip is a healthy snack that’s ready in just 5 minutes. It’s made with ingredients you probably have on hand, which makes it so quick and easy!
This flavorful dip is a guilt-free snack perfect to pair with crackers, chips, pretzels, or veggies. It can also be used as a filling or spread, so try pairing it with all of your favorite tacos, burritos, sandwiches, and more!
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💚 About This Recipe
Next time you're craving a filling and healthy snack, reach for this vegan black bean dip! With just a handful of ingredients, it's so easy to prepare and pairs well with a wide variety of chips, raw veggies, crackers, and more.
You can also use this dip as a spread for sandwiches, a fix-in for burritos and tacos, or a topping for tortilla soup. With a creamy texture and slightly spicy flavor, this is the perfect dip to add a bit of excitement to any ordinary day!
Pair it with these Pretzels Bites with Olives and Parmesan for a sophisticated, savory snack or appetizer.
🧂 Ingredients Needed
- black beans - canned black beans are inexpensive and have a long shelf life, which makes them great to keep on hand for whenever you need them.
- jalapeno slices - pre-sliced jarred jalapenos make prep for this dip a cinch, but feel free to slice your own fresh jalapenos.
- minced garlic - just like the jalapenos, garlic can be bought jarred and pre-minced, but you can also mince your own fresh garlic if you life.
- lemon juice - lime juice also works here to add a nice touch of acidity to balance out the hearty beans.
- olive oil - helps achieve a nice velvety texture when you make your black bean puree. You could also use something like avocado oil.
- cumin - for a touch of warm flavor.
- salt - rounds out the overall taste profile of the dip, especially the acidic lemon juice.
🔪 Instructions
- Add black beans, jalapeno peppers, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, and salt to a food processor.
- Blend until you have a black bean puree, then serve your easy black bean dip in a nice serving bowl.
❔ FAQs
Tortilla chips are an excellent pairing for this homemade bean dip, but you could also pair it with carrots, celery, broccoli, or other vegetables and serve it as a healthy veggie dip.
Absolutely! Vegan and gluten free, black beans are also high in protein, fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. They're the perfect base for this dip!
Though the two are a bit similar in terms of texture, there are differences. Refried beans are made from mashed beans and often include garlic, oil, and other seasonings. Refried beans are also typically made from pinto beans, whereas this homemade bean dip is made with black beans.
💭 Expert Tips and Tricks
- Don't drain the beans before adding to the blender or food processor. The liquid will provide some extra flavor and texture.
- If you want a thicker dip, leave out the liquid but keep it on hand and add as needed until you reach the desired consistency.
- Don't have a food processor or blender? No worries! You can use a potato masher or even a fork to make this dip. It might be a bit chunkier and takes a little more effort, but it will be just as tasty.
📌 Make this homemade bean dip as the perfect snack to enjoy with friends and family, to have something filling while watching the game, or as a unique and delicious topping or spread for other dishes!
💡 Substitutions and Variations
- Feel free to adjust the amount of jalapeno slices, or omit them altogether.
- Taste your dip once it's blended and add more lemon/lime juice or salt as needed.
- Add other fresh veggies like corn, tomatoes, red onion, or avocado. Either blend them in with the dip, or cut them up small and mix them in after.
- More flavor can be achieved with ingredients like cayenne pepper, fresh cilantro, chili powder, black pepper, or onion powder.
- For some added protein, serve with grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
- Add a garnish of shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, sour cream, and chopped cilantro for special presentation.
🥫 Storage and Reheating
Keep your black bean veggie dip in an airtight container in the fridge. It should be good for 3 to 4 days or so.
It can also be frozen for several months, which makes it great to prepare in large batches and freeze in portions of your choosing. To defrost, transfer to the fridge and allow it to thaw, overnight if possible.
🍴 What To Serve With This Dish
While perfect as a dip, this black bean puree is also great to add to other dishes for additional flavor. Serve it as a topping with this One Pot Cheesy Taco Skillet or a Chicken Taco Soup, as an option for Easy Skillet Chicken Fajitas, or as a dipping option for Air Fryer Taquitos with Bacon.
✔️ More Healthy Veggie Dip Recipes You'll Love
- Guilt Free Jalapeno Artichoke Dip - With options to prepare in the slow cooker, microwave, or oven, this healthy take on jalapeno artichoke dip is your new favorite appetizer!
- Homemade Queso - Use cauliflower as the base for this homemade queso dip for a more nutritious twist that's just as delicious.
- Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip - Game day will never be the same! This healthier take on buffalo chicken dip will be a huge hit with any crowd.
- Easy Greek Yogurt Dip - This 5-ingredient dip from Cocktails and Appetizers is the perfect pairing for any veggie platter!
Homemade Bean Dip with Jalapenos
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Easy 5-Minute Black Bean Veggie Dip With Jalapenos
Ingredients
- 15 ounces canned black beans (1 can)
- ⅓ cup jalapeno slices
- ½ tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Don't drain or rinse the black beans. Add all the ingredients to a food processor or blender.15 ounces canned black beans, ⅓ cup jalapeno slices, ½ tablespoon minced garlic, 1 teaspoon lime juice, 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, ¼ teaspoon salt
- Puree until smooth.
- Serve with cut veggies, pretzels, crackers, pita chips, or whatever you like to dip!
Notes
- Taste and add more jalapeno slices for additional heat if desired.
- Adjust the lemon juice and salt if needed as well.
- Not all canned black beans are the same. Some have more liquid than others. I used Goya brand, which does not have a lot of liquid. So if your dip turns out too runny, try using Goya or drain some of the liquid prior to pureeing.
- You can add other vegetables to your black bean dip, such as avocado, tomatoes, or cilantro. For a chunkier dip, dice them into pieces and mix in after you have pureed the other ingredients.
- For additional variation, add chopped cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
- Garnish with shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, and diced tomatoes for a pretty presentation.
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Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.
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Justine says
Such a delicious way to eat black beans! Loved every bite!
Jacqueline says
That dip sounds awesome and I love the idea of having pretzels with dip. I always just think about crunchy veg for dunking.
Elisa says
Love this Easy 5-Minute Black Bean Veggie Dip With Jalapenos recipe, we love black beans and is a good recipe to make it, will definitely try it. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Anjali says
This was such an easy and delicious snack for my kids after school today!! Tasted great with some tortilla chips and pita chips for dipping!
Jess says
I need all the guilt-free snacks I can get. Thanks for sharing!