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Black Bean and Smoked Cheddar Dip Recipe | |
American Dips | |
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Ingredients:
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained, with liquid reserved1/2 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and coarsely chopped 1/2 small red onion, coarsely chopped 4 scallions, green parts only, coarsely chopped 1/2 teaspoon red wine vinegar or cider vinegar 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves 1 canned chipotle chile in adobo sauce 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup grated smoked Cheddar or other smoked cheese Chopped chives for serving Crackers for serving
Directions:
Place the beans, bell pepper, onion, scallions, vinegar, cilantro, chipotle chile, cumin, chili powder, and salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade and process until the mixture becomes a smooth paste. Add some of the bean liquid if necessary to get the proper consistency.Transfer the bean mixture to a medium mixing bowl and stir in the cheese. Transfer to a sealable container and refrigerate until ready to pack. Let the dip come to room temperature, then garnish with the chopped chives and serve with crackers. Serves 8 to 10 as an appetizer
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