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Chipotle Black Bean Dip

by Ellie Krieger

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Beans provide the creaminess in this healthier-than-you-think dip, which has a smoky, spicy kick. Serve it with fresh-baked corn tortilla chips, homemade pita chips, or fresh vegetables for dipping. Serves 6 Yields about 1-1/2 cups

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2 Tbs. olive oil
1/2 medium yellow onion, diced (1/2 cup)
1 medium clove garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
1/8 tsp. ground coriander
One 15-1/2-oz. can black beans (preferably low-sodium), drained and rinsed
2 Tbs. coarsely chopped fresh cilantro; more for garnish
1-1/2 Tbs. fresh lime juice
2 tsp. seeded, minced chipotle chile (from a can of chipotles in adobo)
Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Heat 1 Tbs. of the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic, cumin, and coriander and cook for 30 seconds more. Set aside to cool slightly.

Put the onion mixture, beans, cilantro, lime juice, chipotle, 1/4 tsp. salt, 1/8 tsp. pepper, the remaining 1 Tbs. oil, and 1 Tbs. water in a food processor. Process until smooth. Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with more chopped cilantro, and serve.

For more tips on how to use up a can of chipotles in adobo, visit the Test Kitchen blog.

nutrition information (per serving):
Calories (kcal): 100; Fat (g): 4.5; Fat Calories (kcal): 40; Saturated Fat (g): 0.5; Protein (g): 4; Monounsaturated Fat (g): 3.5; Carbohydrates (g): 12; Polyunsaturated Fat (g): 0; Sodium (mg): 170; Cholesterol (mg): 0; Fiber (g): 3;

photo: Scott Phillips

From Fine Cooking 108 , pp. 41

October 28, 2010

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by karencasi, 8/31/2012Easy and good!

by Annakatherine, 1/25/2012Loved this recipe! What is not to love about black beans and cilantro? Very easy.

by rpeowen2, 12/26/2010Made this as an appetizer for Christmas with some sliced soft fried tortillas as a wrap. Good, easy,reliable and well received. Doesn't get better than that.

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