Chipotle black bean dip

5 from 7 votes

This Trader Joe's inspired dip is perfect for afternoon snacking, game day, or enjoyed as an appetizer with tacos. It's loaded with flavor and a subtle heat that sneaks up on you. Serve with tortilla chips or sliced ripe bell peppers for dunking. If you like, garnish with cilantro.

(Note that the listed serving size below is roughly ¼ cup per person. The calories/nutrition information doesn't include tortilla chips or any dippers.)

Prep Time10

Cook Time12

Total Time22

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Mexican, Vegan

Keyword: dip recipe, easy snack, party food

Servings: people

Calories: 12kcal

Author: Cadry Nelson

Ingredients

½ teaspoon avocado oil or your preferred cooking oil
½ cup chopped onion yellow
2 cloves garlic minced
2 (15-ounce) cans black beans drained and rinsed
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon ancho chili powder
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon granulated onion
½ teaspoon salt or to taste
½ cup water plus more if necessary
1 chipotle pepper in adobo, chopped
1 ½ teaspoons adobo sauce
1 Tablespoon tomato paste or salsa
1 ½ teaspoons apple cider vinegar
½ teaspoon agave syrup or your preferred liquid sweetener
½ teaspoon smoked salt

Instructions

Bring a large skillet to a medium heat, and add oil.
Add onions and garlic to the skillet. Saute until translucent and fragrant, about 3 to 5 minutes.
Add drained black beans, paprika, ancho chili powder, cumin, granulated onion, salt, water, chopped chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, and tomato paste to the skillet.
Fully combine all of the ingredients, and allow the liquid to cook down until it's mostly gone (roughly 5 to 10 minutes).
Once the liquid is mostly gone, add apple cider vinegar, agave syrup, and smoked salt. Fully combine, and cook a couple minutes more. Then remove from heat.
Carefully add the bean mixture to a food processor. Blend on high until mostly smooth, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides. (If you'd prefer a thinner dip, add a Tablespoon of water and blend.)
Taste for heat and tang. If you'd like a spicier dip, add another chopped chipotle pepper and/or more adobo sauce and blend. If you'd like more tang, add another splash of apple cider vinegar. For more sweetness, add another squeeze of agave syrup.
You can either serve the warm dip with tortilla chips. Or you can put the dip in an airtight container and refrigerate. Then serve it cold (or reheat) whenever you're ready to snack.

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Notes

If you like a spicier dip, choose a larger chipotle pepper, or use more than one. If you prefer things less spicy, choose a smaller pepper or just use the adobo sauce.

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. It will keep for about 4 days. Or you can freeze it by moving it to a freezer-safe container. When you're ready to enjoy it, move it to the refrigerator to thaw.

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