Spicy Black Bean Dip

Serves 4-6

Ingredients

1 (15 oz.) can black beans

2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

2 tbsp. lime juice

2 cloves garlic

2 tsp. paprika

2 tsp. chili powder 

1/2 tsp. ground cumin

1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon

1/2-3/4 tsp. salt 

1 dried ancho or guajillo chile pepper, soaked in warm water (optional*)

1/4 cup hot or warm water

  1. Place all ingredients in a blender and puree to desired consistency

Tips

  • A dried and soaked chile will add a lot of flavor to this recipe, but it’s not totally necessary

  • If you are using a dried chile, use some of the soaking liquid in place of the warm water in the recipe

  • An immersion blender works well for this recipe

Ben Mastracco