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Bowl of pinto bean dip on a white cutting board with pinto beans as a garnish.
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5 from 31 votes

Perfectly Spiced Bean Dip

Perfect for a weeknight dinner, party, or potluck, this easy dip takes simple beans to the next level.  It’s creamy, perfectly spiced and out of this world tasty. 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican, Southwestern
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 75kcal
Author: Renee Press

Ingredients

  • 1 can of pinto beans, drained
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup of pepper of choice (anaheim, pasilla, jalapeno, etc), chopped
  • 1 teaspoon of sea salt
  • 1 Tablespoon of chili powder
  • 1 Tablespoon of nutritional yeast (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon of oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon of fresh lemon or lime juice
  • 1 Tablespoon of olive oil

Instructions

  • In a skillet saute chopped onion, garlic, and peppers in the tablespoon of oil, 4-5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  • When veggies are beginning to brown, transfer them to bowl of food processor, add beans and all remaining ingredients. Puree for 2 minutes until rich and creamy.
  • Transfer dip to a small pot and keep warm on stove until ready to serve.

Notes

Serve with naan, tortilla chips, or fresh veggies.

Nutrition

Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 451mg | Potassium: 228mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 346IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg