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Easy black bean dip with lime served with bell pepper, carrot and celery sticks

Easy Black Bean Dip for Veggies with Lime

A thick black bean dip with lime, garlic and cumin for carrots and fresh vegetable sticks.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6 small portions
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 1/2 tbsp fresh lime juice plus more to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small garlic clove roughly chopped
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp fine salt plus more to taste
  • 1-3 tbsp cold water add gradually
  • 1 tbsp chopped cilantro optional, for serving

Equipment

  • 1 Food processor

Method
 

  1. Add black beans, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika and salt to a food processor.
  2. Blend, scraping down the sides. Add one tablespoon of cold water and blend again.
  3. Add more water one tablespoon at a time only if needed; keep it thick for vegetable sticks.
  4. Taste with a carrot or pepper strip, adjust lime or salt, then serve with optional cilantro.

Notes

Add water gradually. A fork-mashed version will be more rustic.