Smashed Bean Dip Recipes

SMASHED BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Cook the onions and jalapenos in the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the cumin, oregano, salt and garlic, and cook another 2 to 3 minutes. Add the beans, stock and 1 cup water and bring to a boil. Turn the heat to low and simmer 15 minutes.
• Remove the beans from the heat and strain, reserving the liquid. Mash the beans in a small bowl with a potato masher, adding the vinegar and cooking liquid to keep the beans soft. (You will probably not use all the liquid.).

SMASHED BEAN DIP

Steps:

• Put half the beans and chickpeas into a food processor with the lemon juice, garlic, cumin and yogurt, then whizz until smooth. Tip in the rest of the beans and pulse once to get a very chunky dip. Stir in the lemon zest and plenty of seasoning, then divide between 4 containers and store in the fridge.

SMASHED CANNELLINI BEAN CROSTINI

Steps:

• Heat half the oil in a shallow saucepan over a low-medium heat and scatter in the sage leaves, if using. Fry for 2 mins until crisp, lift onto a plate using a slotted spoon. Tip the onion into the pan and cook for 3 mins until soft, then add the garlic and cook for 1 min more. Sprinkle in the pepper and toast for 1 min, then stir in the beans. Turn off the heat. Stir in the lemon juice.
• Season the mixture with salt, then tip into a food processor or mini chopper with the remaining oil. Blitz everything together to your desired consistency - it can be a smooth or a rough paste. Will keep covered in the fridge for two days. Bring to room temperature 1 hour before serving.
• Serve the dip as is with crostini or breadsticks, or drizzle with a little extra olive oil and top with the crispy sage leaves, if using.

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.

SMASHED WHITE BEAN DIP

Steps:

• Mash beans in medium bowl.
• Add remaining ingredients except crackers; mix until blended.
• Serve with crackers.

SMASHED WHITE BEAN AND SPINACH QUESADILLAS WITH CREAMY BBQ DIP

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Once hot, add the shallots, beans, red pepper flakes, salt & pepper and cook for about 5 minutes until the shallots are softened, stirring occasionally. Transfer mixture to a small bowl, mash with a fork or potato masher. Taste to correct seasonings.
• Place one tortilla in the skillet and spread the bean mixture on only one half of the tortilla. Top with spinach, then sprinkle cheese on top. Fold the tortilla in half, press down and cook for about 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
• Transfer the tortilla to a cutting board and cut into three pieces.
• Repeat with the other tortillas and remaining ingredients.
• To make the dip, combine the yogurt and BBQ sauce in a bowl and stir together.
• Serve warm with the dip.

HOT MASHED BEAN DIP

Steps:

• Place tomato juice, scallions and garlic in a food processor or blender.
• Process until scallions and garlic are finely chopped.
• Add beans, cheese, cilantro, chili powder, salt and pepper; process until smooth.
• To serve: Heat the dip in a medium-size heavy saucepan over medium-low heat; stir constantly with wooden spoon until hot.
• Serve with chips made for scooping!

SIMPLE REFRIED BEAN DIP

Steps:

• Combine refried beans, pinto beans, diced tomatoes and green chiles, and salt in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 4 1/2 to 5 minutes.
• Remove from the microwave and stir until pinto beans are slightly mashed. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese on top and serve immediately.