If you like appetizers, you’ll love this Black Bean Jalapeno Dip. This bean dip is so yummy and flavorful, you won’t believe it isn’t packed with calories! It is one of my favorite healthy recipes.
For years, all the recipes I made revolved around the foods that my boys would eat. And, for many years, the list of those foods did not contain anything spicy, and certainly nothing that contained beans!
Now that the boys are older and not around as much, I can venture into recipes that involve many more vegetables, beans, spicy items, etc. Hubby and I enjoy lots of different tastes and textures, and he is always happy to be the guinea pig with my recipe experiments, so we are enjoying a new freedom with food that we haven’t experienced in years!
This recipe came to be when I had leftover black bean puree from making a brownie recipe.
Have you ever used black beans as an oil substitute in brownies? If you haven’t, you need to try it! Check out this Dark Chocolate Black Bean Brownie recipe on my other blog, Dizzy Busy and Hungry.
Now, I wouldn’t categorize the brownie recipe as one of my healthy recipes, but with the black beans substituted for most of the oil, it certainly is a lot less unhealthy than regular brownies!
And making the brownies is a perfect way to use the other half of the black bean puree you get when you blend the entire 14.5 ounce can of black beans. So use up that whole can and make yourself two tasty treats! 🙂
If you like appetizers, you'll love this Black Bean Jalapeno Dip. This bean dip is so yummy and flavorful, you won't believe it isn't packed with calories! It is one of my favorite healthy recipes.
- 7 ounces black beans (canned, I used Goya brand)
- 1/4 cup chopped jalapeno slices (from a jar)
- 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
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Don't drain or rinse the black beans. Puree them (with their liquid) until smooth. Measure about 2/3 cup of the puree.
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Mix the 2/3 cup of the puree with the rest of the ingredients. Serve with pretzels, crackers, veggies, or whatever you like to dip!
I typically puree the entire can of black beans, and then use some of the puree for my decadent Dark Chocolate Black Bean Brownies, and the rest for this recipe. If you want to use the whole can of black beans just for this recipe, you will need to double the amounts of the other ingredients (approximately).
IMPORTANT! Based on feedback I received from readers, not all canned black beans are the same! Some seem to have more liquid than others. I used Goya brand, which does not have a lot of liquid, and what it does have is rather thick and not watery. So if your dip turns out too runny, try using Goya.
Interested in some other easy recipes?
Butternut Squash Soup
Easy Crock Pot Garlic Parmesan Bread
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janet says
Hi! Such a great recipe. It’s so nice to see that we recognise that we not only take care of our faith but also our bodies….bith gifts from God. As an added health suggestion, I suggest that the oil can be replaced with an equal amount of either tahini or the aquafaba(bean juice) from the can of beans. More can be added if the hummus is too thick.
Kristin says
Great suggestion! Thanks, Mom! 🙂
Marissa | Squirrels of a Feather says
Oooh, one of my favorite dips is a black bean similar to this, but I love the idea of adding jalapeño (I had not idea how hard it was to spell “jalapeño” btw ;).
Pinning for later, glad I found you at Organized 31! If I make it, I will come back and review!
Sheri says
This sounds yummy! Thank you for sharing at the To Grandma’s House We Go DIY, Crafts, Recipes and More link party! Pinned!
Theresa says
Bean dips are so good & this looks delish! Thanks for sharing @DearCreatives Inspiration Spotlight party. See you again soon. pinned, and sharing.
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
This dip looks great and I love that you used pretzels with it! Thanks for sharing your great recipes at the What’s for Dinner party.
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook says
I love dips that are made from beans – this looks really yummy! Thanks for sharing at Fiesta Friday party!
Of Goats and Greens says
Love this black bean and jalapeno dip recipe!!!! Bookmarking…
frugal hausfrau says
Hi Kristin, a perfect dip to post out just before Cinco de Mayo! Thanks for sharing with us at Fiesta Friday!
Mollie
Miz Helen says
We will love this dip! Thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with us at Full Plate Thursday and hope to see you again real soon!
Miz Helen
Shirley says
This recipe is Featured at the Merry Monday party this week! Pinned and will be sharing on FB too. See you at this weeks party going on now!
Kristin says
Thank you, Shirley!