Black Bean Pesto Dip Recipes

BLACK BEAN DIP

Steps:

• Puree two 14-ounce cans black beans (drained and rinsed), 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 cup each olive oil and lemon juice, 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon ground cumin and a pinch each of salt and pepper in a food processor until almost smooth. Let sit 15 minutes before serving.

BLACK BEAN SWAMP DIP

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Put the poblanos on a baking sheet and broil, turning halfway through, until charred all over, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool slightly, then remove the stems and seeds and peel off the charred skin. (It's OK if some skin remains.)
• Transfer the poblanos to a blender and add 1/2 cup water, the black beans, cilantro, scallions, lime juice, 2 teaspoons salt and the cumin. Puree until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl and serve with tortilla chips.

BLACK BEAN DIP

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a small saucepan. Add the onions, garlic and jalapeño peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, until very soft, about ten minutes. Do not brown.
• Transfer the cooked onion mixture to a blender or food processor and add the black beans, salt, cumin, lime juice, water and cilantro. Blend until smooth (if you're using a blender, you may need to stop and stir a few times to help it out). If the dip is too thick, add more water or lime juice, little by little, to thin it out. Taste and adjust seasoning, then transfer to a serving bowl. Serve warm, cold or room temperature with tortilla chips.
• *Most of the heat from the jalapeños is in the seeds and ribs, so leave those out. If you like a spicier dip, reserve the seeds and add them little by little when you're blending the dip.

BLACK BEAN PESTO DIP

Steps:

• Place all of the ingredients in a food processor and blend till its a smooth, creamy consistancy.
• Since I didn't measure when I made this dip, all measurements are approx., but accurate in my opinion -- you know how creamy you like your dip, so adjust according to your own taste!
• Enjoy!

EASY BLACK BEAN DIP

Steps:

• Combine beans, water, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, chili powder, onion powder, and salt in a food processor; process until thick and smooth, adding more water if needed to reach desired thickness.
• Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

MEXICAN BLACK BEAN DIP

Steps:

• Sour Cream Topping: Mix the ingredients together in a small bowl & set aside for later use.
• Saute the beef, onion, & peppers together in a frying pan until the beef is no longer pink, drain excess grease.
• Stir in the sauce, mustard powder, taco seasoning, & beans. Simmer for 7 minutes.
• Spoon the beef mixture in a 9x9 glass dish. Then spread the sour cream mixture over beef.
• Top with cheese, tomato, & lettuce then serve with tortilla chips.

CREAMY BLACK BEAN DIP

Steps:

• In a food processor, cover and process cream cheese until smooth. Add half of the beans; cover and pulse until blended. Transfer to a bowl; stir in the cheese, onions, cumin, cayenne and remaining beans. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., Just before serving, garnish with cheese, tomato and onion. Serve with tortilla chips.

SMOKY BLACK BEAN DIP

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms, onion, and garlic; cook until mushrooms are soft and onion is translucent, about 7 minutes. Add chicken stock and chipotle peppers in adobo sauce; cook for 1 minute.
• Transfer mushroom mixture to the bowl of a food processor. Add beans and salt; pulse until well combined.
• Transfer to a bowl and swirl in sour cream, remaining 1 tablespoon oil, and lime juice.

WHITE BEAN AND PESTO DIP

Steps:

• Process beans in processor until smooth. Stir in pesto. Add lemon juice to taste. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.) Stir dip before serving.