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Smoky Black Bean Dip

Posted by: Diabetic Foodie / Appetizers & Snacks, Gluten-free / October 13, 2016

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This delicious smoky black bean dip is a great recipe to make ahead! Enjoy it as a dip for a tasty appetizer, or use it as a spread for wraps, sandwiches, and tacos.

Smoky Black Bean Dip topped with sour cream and turkey bacon in a bowl with several helpings on tortilla chips

Have you ever cooked with chipotle chiles? If not, you definitely need to give it a try. They add such a wonderful, smoky flavor to any recipe!

In fact, that’s the secret behind this amazing smoky black bean dip. Topped with a little sour cream and turkey bacon, this dish makes an irresistible snack or appetizer.

I love serving it at parties or on game day. Who doesn’t love a great dip? But I always hope there will be leftovers, because this recipe is just as amazing in tacos, wraps, or sandwiches!

The recipe comes together in one skillet and can be made ahead of time for convenience. It’s great for feeding a crowd or just to have ready in your fridge when the mood strikes!

How to make smoky black bean dip

If you’re looking for a way to spice up the classic bean dip, this recipe adds a whole new level of flavor!

Step 1: Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally, until browned and crisp. Transfer to paper towels to drain, then crumble once cooled.

Step 2: Heat the olive oil in the same skillet, then add the onion and bell pepper. Sauté until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 3: Stir in the cumin and oregano, then add the beans (undrained) and chipotle pepper.

Step 4: When the mixture starts to bubble, reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

Step 5: Transfer about a cup of the mixture to a food processor and blend until smooth. Return the smooth mixture to the pan, season with salt and pepper, and mix well.

Step 6: Transfer to a bowl or airtight container and cover. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Step 7: When ready to serve, stir half of the bacon into the dip and sprinkle the other half on top. If desired, mix sour cream with a squeeze of lime juice and dollop on top.

Garnish with cilantro if you like and then dig in!

Variations for this recipe

This recipe can be modified based on personal preferences as well as dietary restrictions.

For a gluten-free and dairy-free option, simply skip the sour cream topping. Or, if you just want to lighten it up a bit, replace the sour cream with plain Greek yogurt.

If you’re looking for something meatless or have vegan friends coming over, just leave out the turkey bacon and sour cream.

You can also play around with the vegetables in this recipe. Feel free to try different kinds of bell peppers, or even throw in a jalapeño if you’re looking for some spice!

What to serve with this dip

My favorite way to enjoy the smoky flavor of this dip is with tortilla chips. They’re simply a perfect combination! In fact, it can be hard not to eat too many.

If you’re trying to keep your carbs lower, celery sticks and carrots are also great for dipping. Their crisp crunch is a nice compliment for the black bean and chile dip.

To be honest, you could eat this dip with a spoon and it would still be fantastic!

Making ahead and storing

This recipe is great to make ahead of time. Before serving, I like to take it out of the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature. I also recommend waiting to add the bacon until you’re about to serve so it stays crispy.

If you have any dip leftover, you can store it covered in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. I highly recommend using any extra for a boost of flavor in a wrap or taco!

Other healthy dip recipes

Looking for some other tasty dips to serve on game day or to enjoy with your family as an appetizer? Here are a few of my favorites that are always a big hit with any crowd:

  • Buffalo Wing Hummus
  • Pineapple Black Bean Salsa
  • Roasted Eggplant & Onion Dip

When you’ve tried this dip, please don’t forget to let me know how you liked it and rate the recipe in the comments below!

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Smoky Black Bean Dip
5 from 1 vote

Smoky Black Bean Dip

This delicious smoky black bean dip is a great recipe to make ahead! Enjoy it as a dip for a tasty appetizer, or use it as a spread for wraps, sandwiches, and tacos.
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:5 minutes
Chill:2 hours
Total Time:2 hours 25 minutes
Author:Diabetic Foodie
Servings:12 servings
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Ingredients

  • 4 slices turkey bacon
  • ½ tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion (diced)
  • ½ large red bell pepper (seeded and diced)
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 30 ounces black beans (2 cans, undrained)
  • 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce (stem removed, diced)
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • Sour cream (optional)
  • Freshly squeezed lime juice (optional)
  • Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Instructions

  • Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally, until browned and crisp. Transfer to paper towels to drain, then crumble once cooled.
  • Heat the olive oil in the same skillet, then add the onion and bell pepper. Sauté until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the cumin and oregano, then add the beans (undrained) and chipotle pepper.
  • When the mixture starts to bubble, reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • Transfer about a cup of the mixture to a food processor and blend until smooth. Return the smooth mixture to the pan, season with salt and pepper, and mix well.
  • Transfer to a bowl or airtight container and cover. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • When ready to serve, stir half of the bacon into the dip and sprinkle the other half on top. If desired, mix sour cream with a squeeze of lime juice and dollop on top.

Recipe Notes

This recipe is for 12 servings of black bean dip.
For a gluten-free and dairy-free option, skip the sour cream. For vegan, eliminate the turkey bacon as well.
Don’t add the bacon until you’re ready to serve so it stays crispy.
Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Nutrition Facts
Smoky Black Bean Dip
Amount Per Serving (1 tablespoon)
Calories 80 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 5mg2%
Sodium 87mg4%
Potassium 0mg0%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 0IU0%
Vitamin C 0mg0%
Calcium 0mg0%
Iron 0mg0%
Net carbs 6g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: black bean dip, game day recipes
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  1. Mary Pisarkiewicz says

    October 17, 2016 at 11:43 am

    Oh stop, this dip looks amazing!! I was exactly thinking of how to include this in taco night!

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    • Shelby Kinnaird says

      October 17, 2016 at 3:52 pm

      Mary – It’s good, that’s for sure! Let me know what you think if you try it.

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