These days I have been having a lot more veggies for snacks: sliced peppers, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, carrot sticks or whatever is handy. They are so tasty with homemade dip. My favorite is hummus made in the crock pot, but sometimes you can get burnt out on the same old dips. When I saw Kristy Lynn’s recipe for black bean dip that she shared at our Wednesday recipe swap, I knew I had to try it.
The problem is that I just can’t seem to leave well enough alone. It is a pet peeve of my husband’s on the big recipe review sites. You now, the people who give a recipe 5 stars and proceed to describe how they changed 90% of the ingredients so that it is pretty much a brand new recipe.
Well, I took Kristy’s recipe and changed it up to make it my own. There’s even some ACV in there to try to eek out a bit of extra nutrition! Thanks for the tasty inspiration, Kristy!
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cup black beans (about 1 can)
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves of garlic, diced (small cloves, use less if they are large!)
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 cup reserved bean juices
- 1 teaspoon dried cilantro or a tablespoon fresh
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (optional)
- extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium. Add a few glugs of oil and sauté the onion and garlic until soft and transparent. Stir in the remaining ingredients and simmer for 5 minutes or so. Don't worry, the dip will thicken when it cools.
- Puree in a blender or food processor and chill before serving if you want a thicker dip. It tastes great warm or cool.
Mmmm … I bet some sliced jicama would taste great dipped in this (and a good way to continue expanding your veggie dipping choices!)
Sounds like a yummy idea. Embarrassing, but I have not tried jicama. What’s the flavor like?
It’s one of my favorite vegetables! I got hooked on it years ago vacationing in Mexico. It’s a root vegetable that’s white in color once you peel it. It’s similar to a carrot in texture and sweetness.
Thanks, Kim. That sounds somewhat similar to kohlrabi. I will definitely have to try it if I see one at the farmer’s market or store. Have a blessed day.
Katie
This looks perfect for March Madness get together!
It really would be. I didn’t even think of that. Good idea!
What a nice bean dip. I love mixing cumin into my dips. I’ll have to give this a try.
This looks absolutely wonderful and healthy. They would be perfect for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers. Would you be willing to post this to my pregnancy and breastfeeding superfood blog carnival, superfood sundays
Thanks!!
I always do the recipe makeover too – I think good recipes are just suggestions and l use them that way!
great looking dip!
BLessings
I totally agree, Lib! Recipes are made as inspirations, not necessarily strict rules :) Have a blessed day!
Katie
This sounds awesome! I LOVE anything with beans and Black Beans are slowly coming into first place as my favourite beans!
They are so delicious and versatile. I just love them in this dip, especially served with some rainbow pepper slices… Now I’m getting hungry!
Yummo!!!!!! So trying this!
Thanks. It is SO good. Hope you like it!
Hi There Katie,
I’m so in love with this recipe. Excellent.
Thank you!!!
Hugs,
–Amber
Thanks, Amber. It is pretty delicious. I’ve made it again since posting the recipe :) Have a great day!
Katie
I just made this for snacking on this week. It’s excellent, although next time I’m going to cut back just a little on the apple cider vinegar. Thanks for posting!! I love your blog.
So glad you enjoyed it, Denise and thanks for your kind words about the blog. I always adapt recipes so I don’t blame you at all for changing it up to suit your tastes.
Oooh, is that hot pepper on top?
Sweet, actually :)
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