Warm Black Bean Dip

Name: Warm Black Bean Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 cups.
Ingredients: 1 small onion, chopped; 1 teaspoon canola oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1/2 cup diced fresh tomato; 1/3 cup picante sauce; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend or cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon lime juice; Tortilla chips

Cumin and chili powder pack plenty of zip into this chunky bean dip, which is served warm. It's a great make-ahead dish for any kind of party or get-together. —Lynda Cavanaugh, De Forest, Wisconsin

Ingredients

1 small onion, chopped
1 teaspoon canola oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup diced fresh tomato
1/3 cup picante sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend or cheddar cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
Tortilla chips

Directions

In a large nonstick skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add beans; mash gently. Stir in the tomato, picante sauce, cumin and chili powder. Cook and stir just until heated through. Remove from heat; stir in cheese, cilantro and lime juice. Serve warm with chips.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 73 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 270mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 lean meat.

Originally published as Warm Black Bean Dip in Taste of Home February/March 2003

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mkaskela

Jan 18, 2015

Not really a make ahead dish but good.
carrie.fidler1984

Jan 9, 2014

Have made this for years! It's a hit everytime!
turtledaisy

Jul 25, 2011

Made this for a party. Very good, excellent flavor. Everyone loved it!
where's the beef?

Dec 26, 2010

I made it for a Christmas gathering. Everybody loved it! I would definitely make it again.
MelissaV81

Feb 1, 2010

Have made this for get-togethers and everyone loves it. The lime juice and cilantro give it a very fresh taste. Delicious!