Description
This Halloween Bean Dip is a vibrant and zesty appetizer perfect for festive gatherings. Made with black beans, Ro-Tel tomatoes, bell pepper, jalapeno, and fresh herbs, it offers a flavorful and colorful twist ideal for serving with blue corn tortilla chips. Easy to prepare in just 20 minutes, this dip combines creamy texture with a spicy kick for a crowd-pleasing snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Bean Dip Ingredients
- 29 ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
- ¾ cup Ro-Tel Original, drained
- ⅓ cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 orange bell pepper, diced
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
- ⅓ cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 large clove garlic, minced
- 1 lime, zested and juiced
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Serve With
- Blue corn tortilla chips
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the rinsed and drained black beans, drained Ro-Tel Original, finely diced red onion, diced orange bell pepper, seeded and minced jalapeno, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, lime zest, and lime juice. Gently toss all these ingredients together until evenly mixed.
- Season the Dip: Add the kosher salt and black pepper to the mixture. Stir well to incorporate the seasonings evenly throughout the bean dip.
- Taste and Adjust: Sample the dip and adjust the seasoning as desired. Add extra salt, pepper, lime juice, or even some hot sauce to enhance the flavor according to your preference.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, you can pulse the mixture briefly in a food processor, but this recipe works well chunky and fresh.
- If you prefer less heat, omit the jalapeno or reduce the amount used.
- This dip can be prepared a few hours ahead and refrigerated to meld flavors; bring to room temperature before serving.
- Serve with your favorite tortilla chips, especially blue corn for a festive color contrast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe (about ½ cup)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
