Black Bean Dip with Queso Fresco

Name: Black Bean Dip with Queso Fresco
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 15 oz. black beans (drained and rinsed); 1 Tablespoon lime juice; 1 Tablespoon tahini; 1/2 teaspoon red wine vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/4 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne red pepper; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes ({optional}); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 Tablespoon cilantro (chopped); 2-3 Tablespoons queso fresco (for garnish); black beans (for garnish); cilantro (for garnish); red onion (for garnish)

Black Bean Dip with Queso Fresco comes together in under 10 minutes and makes a nice appetizer for a party or spread on your weekday sandwiches.

Prep10 min
Total10 min
Makes8 servings
Calories94

Ingredients

8 servings

15 oz. black beans (drained and rinsed)
1 Tablespoon lime juice
1 Tablespoon tahini
1/2 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne red pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes ({optional})
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 Tablespoon cilantro (chopped)
2-3 Tablespoons queso fresco (for garnish)
black beans (for garnish)
cilantro (for garnish)
red onion (for garnish)

Method

1
Place all ingredients {not the garnish} into a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
2
Scoop the black bean dip into a serving dish and garnish with queso fresco, black beans, chopped cilantro and red onion.

Notes

Serving size is 3 Tablespoons. This dip also makes a great spread for tacos, sandwiches or wraps! If you aren't a fan of queso fresco consider using pepper jack or sharp cheese.

Per serving

Carbs13 g
Protein6 g
Fat2 g
Fiber5 g

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