Black Bean Dip Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp olive oil ($0.19)
• 2 jalapeños, deseeded and diced small ($0.08)
• ½ yellow onion, diced ($0.47)
• 1 tsp salt ($0.01)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced ($0.09)
• 2 15 oz. cans black beans, (one with liquid, one rinsed) ($1.72)
• 2 Tbsp lime juice ($0.08)
• 2 tsp apple cider vinegar ($0.02)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese ($0.98)
• ⅛ tsp chili powder ($0.01)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F. Over medium heat, add olive oil to a pan on the stovetop and cook the diced jalapeños and onions with salt until softened and glossy, about 6 minutes.

2. 2

   Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

3. 3

   Process canned black beans (one can rinsed and strained, the other can with the liquid included) in a food processor with the cooked onions and jalapeños, lime juice, and apple cider vinegar until smooth.

4. 4

   Pour the black bean dip into a 9” cast iron skillet or another oven-safe dish and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and chili powder on top.

5. 5

   Place the skillet into the preheated oven and bake until the cheese is fully melted.

6. 6

   Serve hot with your favorite tortilla chips and toppings, if desired.