Ghoulish Black Bean Dip
Fun, easy, light, and tasty: this hits all the notes for lighter fare at your Halloween gathering. It's got real ingredients, is simple but seasonal, and pairs well with blue corn tortilla chips.
Servings: 12
Calories: 73kcal
Ingredients
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 orange bell pepper seeded and diced
- 1/2 green bell pepper seeded and diced
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 2-3 Tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
- 1-2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2-3 teaspoons fresh lime juice from 1 lime
- kosher salt to taste
- diced jalapeno or avocado optional additions
Instructions
- Add beans, bell pepper, onion, cilantro, and garlic to a large bowl. Drizzle olive oil, vinegar, lime juice, and salt on top. (I suggest starting with 2 teaspoons lime juice and 1/4 teaspoon salt.) Stir well to combine.
- Sample and add salt and lime juice to taste. (I usually add an extra 1/4-1/2 teaspoon salt, but this really varies to preference.) Serve with tortilla chips right away, or cover and store in the refrigerator until ready to eat.
Notes
- Black Beans: Substitute 1 and 1/2 cups of cooked beans for 1 can if desired. (That's roughly 1/2 cup of dried beans.) You can also substitute pinto beans, kidney beans, or another kind that you like.
- Cilantro: If you can’t or prefer not to eat cilantro, skip it or substitute Mexican oregano.
- Storage: Extra salsa keeps well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 73kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 163mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 331IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg