Chipotle Black Bean Dip

If snacking is your favorite meal of the day, then you’re going to love this healthy Chipotle Black Bean Dip recipe! It’s a black bean salsa dip made with canned black beans, onion, garlic, salsa and chipotle chili powder and it comes together in a pinch.

This black bean salsa dip recipe couldn’t be easier to make.  Just toss the ingredients in a food processor and whir away! Black beans make this dip extra healthy and the chipotle makes it extra flavorful. Serve with tortilla chips (preferably baked), gluten-free crackers or an assortment of fresh vegetables.

This dip gets its delicious smokey flavor and slight kick to it from a bit of chipotle chili powder and adobo sauce. I’ve kept things on the mild side here, but if you want a little more heat, then just add more chili and adobo sauce to your liking.

Black Bean Dip Recipe

• Canned black beans, rinsed and drained
• Garlic clove, smashed and chopped
• Onion, chopped
• Salsa (fresh or store bought)
• Chipotle chili powder
• Adobo sauce
• Ground cumin
• Fresh lime juice

Find the printable recipe with measurements below.

How to Make Black Bean Dip

This easy dip can be served warm (heat it up in a pan), at room temperature or chilled.  It’s a versatile recipe that you can pull together in a pinch and everyone will love!  

1. Blend the ingredients. Place the black beans, garlic, onion, salsa, chili, adobo sauce, lime juice in a food processor and blend until you reach a desired consistency.  Add a few drops of water if you want a creamier consistency
2. Season.  Add a little sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
3. Garnish.  Garnish the top of the dip with pico or corn salsa

Serving Suggestions

• Tortilla chips
• Baked Pita Chips
• Crackers
• Vegetables (carrot, celery, cucumber, etc)

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Yield: Serves 4

Chipotle Black Bean Dip

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 15-ounce can low-sodium vegetarian black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 garlic clove, smashed and chopped
• 1/4 cup yellow or white onion, chopped
• 1/3 cup salsa (fresh or store bought)
• 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile
• 1/2 teaspoon adobo sauce
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 to 2 tablespoons water (to help blend if needed)

Pico de Gallo Garnish (Optional)

• 1 small tomato, chopped
• 2 tablespoons purple onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Place the black beans, garlic, onion, salsa, chili, adobo sauce, lime juice in a food processor and blend until you reach a desired consistency. 
2. Add a tablespoon of water as you go if needed to help blend.
3. Transfer to a bowl and chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before serving.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Garnish with pico de gallo.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 172Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 235mgCarbohydrates: 32gFiber: 11gSugar: 4gProtein: 11g

theharvestkitchen.com attempts to provide accurate information, however, this nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. The nutritional information provided comes from online sources and calculations.