Tex-Mex Black Bean Dip

- SERVES
 - 16
 
- SERVING SIZE
 - 2 tablespoons
 
- COOK TIME
 - 20 Min
 
No need to wait for Cinco de Mayo to enjoy our hearty Tex-Mex Black Bean Dip. Serve it with baked tortilla chips and fresh veggie sticks, and dig in!
What You'll Need
- 2 (16-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained, divided
 - 1 cup salsa, divided
 - 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
 - 3/4 onion, finely chopped
 - 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
 - 1 tablespoon dried cilantro leaves
 - 2 teaspoons ground cumin
 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
 - 1/4 cup finely shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
 - 1 tomato, chopped
 
What to Do
- In a blender or a food processor fitted with its metal cutting blade, combine 1 can beans and 1/4 cup salsa; blend or process until smooth.
 - Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the onion, pepper, and garlic for 5 to 7 minutes, or until tender.
 - Add the puréed bean mixture, the cilantro, cumin, salt, and the remaining can of beans and salsa; mix well. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
 - Pour the dip into a shallow serving dish, top with the cheese and tomato, and serve immediately.
 
Notes
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Nutritional InformationShow More
Servings Per Recipe: 16
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
 - Calories 57
 - Calories from Fat 6.4
 - Total Fat 0.7g 1 %
 - Saturated Fat 0.3g 1 %
 - Trans Fat 0.0g 0 %
 - Protein 3.6g 7 %
 
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
 - Cholesterol 1.3mg 0 %
 - Sodium 260mg 11 %
 - Total Carbohydrates 9.2g 3 %
 - Dietary Fiber 2.7g 11 %
 - Sugars 1.4g 0 %