Black Bean Dip

Black bean dip is one of the quickest and easiest appetizers to throw together with a blitz in the food processor. Black beans, fire roasted tomatoes, green chiles, and plenty of spices and seasonings make this creamy dip super flavorful.

Why this recipe works

All you have to do is combine the ingredients in a blender or food processor and pulse until dippable to make this black bean dip. It takes less than 10 minutes to prepare and uses convenient ingredients that lend lots of flavor to the earthy black bean mixture.

All that’s left to do is scoop a heaping amount onto a tortilla chip or crisp veggie. This black bean dip is the perfect party appetizer for any occasion. We like to serve it alongside our refried bean dip so guests have options!

Ingredients you will need

Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.

Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions

BEANS – You’ll need two cans of black beans. Rinse and drain them before incorporating.

ADDITIONS – In place of the fire roasted tomatoes and green chiles, you can use Rotel tomatoes which incorporate green chiles into their mixture already. Optionally reserve the juice from the fire roasted tomatoes and green chiles. Then incorporate the juices as needed if your dip is too dry.

How to Make Black Bean Dip

These step by step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this recipe. You can Jump to Recipe to get the printable version of this recipe, complete with measurements and instructions at the bottom.

1. Place all ingredients into a food processor.
2. Pulse processor a few times, then process on high until no chunks remain.
3. Turn off processor and scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula.
4. Process on high until everything is completely combined.
   
   TIP – Optionally reserve the juice from the fire roasted tomatoes and green chiles. Then incorporate the juices as needed if your dip is too dry.

Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips

The choice is up to you! While this particular recipe is no-bake, you can easily warm it up in the oven if that’s how you prefer to eat it. You can enjoy this dip chilled, at room temperature, or warm – it’s delicious each way.

Yes, you can prepare the dip a day in advance and store it, covered, in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Optionally allow it to come to room temperature before serving or enjoy it chilled. You can also heat it up in the oven. If you are preparing it in advance and refrigerating, allow the baking dish to rest a room temperature for 30 minutes before heating it in the oven.

Sore the bean dip tightly covered with plastic wrap or an air-tight lid kept in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Serving Suggestions

Serve black bean dip as an appetizer with tortilla chips or fresh vegetables such as celery, bell peppers, or carrots. While this is a no-bake recipe, you can easily transfer it to a cast iron skillet and heat it in the oven to serve it warm.

Enjoy with a garnish of shredded cheese, diced red onion, tomatoes, jalapeno, and fresh chopped cilantro for a colorful presentation and a touch of further texture.

More Dip Recipes

• Bean Dip
• Taco Dip
• Queso Dip
• Corn Dip
• Jalapeno Popper Dip
• Cheeseburger Dip

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