Something healthier to snack on … Black Bean Dip
Posted by Aggies Kitchen on January 14th, 2009. Filed under: Appetizers, Dips, Healthy Meals.to serve at your next gathering, this is it. I found this recipe on Itzy’s Kitchen at the perfect time, right before the National Championship game last week. I have started off the new year with a seriousness about more healthful eating…as I’m sure many others have. I don’t mind indulging every now and then, I think it’s healthy to learn how to eat in moderation, but right after the holidays is not the time for me to be indulging!
So needless to say…I had to think of bringing something healthful, yet appealing to everyone, at our little football gathering the other night. This dip worked perfectly.
It’s full of good stuff…black beans, salsa, and just the right amount of spices. I compromised by using full fat cheese for the party, but if I were to make this again at home I would definitely use a 2 % Mexican blend cheese to cut out some fat. I also mixed half the cheese into the bean mixture, then added the rest of the cheese on top. I think next time I will sprinkle some chopped green onions on top with the cheese. The bean dip went perfectly with Baked Tostitos Scoops.
I also think this would make a great filling for tacos or burritos.
Thanks so much for sharing the recipe Erica!!
Recipe slightly adapted from Itzy’s Kitchen, originally posted on Savory Spicy Sweet
2 cans black beans (original recipe used 1 can of white beans, 1 can of black beans)
1 cup frozen corn kernels
7 oz. hot salsa
2 cups shredded co-jack cheese (I used less than 2 cups and it was plenty)
1 cup chopped tomatoes
garlic salt to taste
cilantro to garnish
1 tsp cumin
2 tsp chili powder
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350°.
Rinse and drain both cans of beans. Squeeze the liquid out of tomatoes before chopping so the dip doesn’t turn runny. Put all ingredients except cilantro and cheese in a bowl and mix together. Grease a shallow baking dish (nonstick spray works) before spooning in the bean mixture. Sprinkle a little cheese on top.
Bake for 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and the dip is heated through. Remove from the oven and top with cilantro.
Hope you are having a great week!
January 14th, 2009 at 6:41 pm
Yayyy! This recipe is SO good! Perfect for a party! Glad you enjoyed it
January 14th, 2009 at 6:56 pm
I love recipes like this where I can fake out the family and they don’t even realize they’re eating healthy!
January 14th, 2009 at 7:00 pm
I could make a meal out of this tasty dip. Great recipe Aggie.
January 14th, 2009 at 7:45 pm
Yum, that looks great!
January 14th, 2009 at 7:50 pm
This looks GREAT!!!! In fact, I am tempted to make it for dinner tonight.
I always find 2% shredded cheese to taste just fine; I can’t tell much of a difference between it and the regular stuff. I bet this was a huge hit!
January 14th, 2009 at 8:07 pm
Looks great! I say wrap it in a tortilla and call it lunch myself.
January 14th, 2009 at 8:18 pm
I love football recipes that are healthy. Good one!
January 14th, 2009 at 8:26 pm
That’s so much better than just plain salsa! I’ll make it for my husband this weekend.
January 14th, 2009 at 9:25 pm
Yummy! What a great dip and snack. I love all the yummy things that are going into this healthy dish.
btw, I am definitely doing the bruschetta bar for a party next weekend. maybe I will add this dip too.
I will let you know how it goes Aggie.
January 14th, 2009 at 9:42 pm
My hubby would love this. I like your idea to use it as a filling, too. By the way, you always have a healthy flair to your recipes! YUM!
January 14th, 2009 at 10:02 pm
That is healthy! And looks great as well, I bet everyone enjoyed it.
January 14th, 2009 at 11:18 pm
YUM!!! This will be perfect for our little get together on friday night! Thanks!
January 15th, 2009 at 4:03 am
This looks delectable.. and I love legumes. Using wraps or Tortillas…
Healthy but ever so filling… seriously scrumptious healthy eating. And I always feel happy when I visit your blog so vibrant and fun.
January 15th, 2009 at 5:12 am
That looks like perfect football food.
January 15th, 2009 at 2:42 pm
Aggie, I am going to make this for the football games this weekend. I know I could sit there and eat the whole thing by myself. This dip looks awesome!
January 15th, 2009 at 3:14 pm
ooh that one looks so good! i already know when i’m going to use it! thanks.
January 15th, 2009 at 3:27 pm
I love Erica’s blog. I know this one will be good! I am sure no one will even know it is healthy!!
January 15th, 2009 at 5:18 pm
This sounds like a nice easy one to bring to a party…looks delicious.
January 15th, 2009 at 8:46 pm
Mmmm, I love black beans, my husband would go nuts for this recipes. Thanks!
January 15th, 2009 at 8:54 pm
Gosh, that looks good! I would love some of that, game or no game!
January 15th, 2009 at 10:49 pm
*drool* wow..looks amazing!
January 15th, 2009 at 11:20 pm
Mmmmm! I would eat this as a meal. Tasty indeed!
January 15th, 2009 at 11:44 pm
I just love dips like these. They could easily be dinner for me!!
January 17th, 2009 at 3:23 pm
hey aggie,
i made this last night and it was a huge hit… thanks for the great idea…
January 17th, 2009 at 7:44 pm
That looks tasty and its healthy to boot!
January 22nd, 2009 at 3:18 am
I love most dishes which feature beans, especially since I’m a vegetarian. There’s so much one can do with these! The dip sounds wonderful.
January 22nd, 2009 at 12:02 pm
I’ll be making this for the Super Bowl. Thanks!!