Southwestern Black Bean Spread

Elevate your snack game with this vibrant Southwestern Black Bean Spread—a bold, smoky, and zesty dip that's ready in just 10 minutes! Featuring protein-packed black beans, fresh lime juice, and a tantalizing trio of smoked paprika, ground cumin, and chipotle chili powder, this recipe is a flavor explosion with a touch of heat. Smooth and creamy with a hint of freshness from chopped cilantro, this versatile spread is perfect as a dip for tortilla chips, a topping for tacos, or a spread for sandwiches and wraps. Quick, healthy, and effortlessly customizable, this gluten-free and vegan black bean dip is your go-to for crowd-pleasing appetizers or an easy weeknight snack.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 15 oz can (drained and rinsed) black beans
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves (minced) garlic
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 0.5 tsp chipotle chili powder
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp water
• 2 tbsp (chopped) fresh cilantro

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the black beans thoroughly, then place them in a food processor or blender.

Step 2

Add the lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, chipotle chili powder, and salt to the food processor.

Step 3

Blend the mixture until smooth, pausing occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula.

Step 4

If the mixture is too thick, add water 1 tablespoon at a time and blend until the desired consistency is achieved.

Step 5

Taste the spread and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding a bit more lime juice, salt, or spices to suit your taste.

Step 6

Transfer the black bean spread to a serving bowl and stir in the chopped cilantro for a fresh burst of flavor.

Step 7

Serve immediately with tortilla chips, veggie sticks, or use as a spread for sandwiches or wraps. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(534.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	635.4

Total Fat 31.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2569.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 69.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.9g	0%
Total Sugars 4.4g
Protein 24.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 249.5mg	0%
Iron 8.7mg	0%
Potassium 208.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.8%

Protein: 14.9%

Carbs: 42.3%