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Chipotle Black Bean Dip Recipe

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Step 1: In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until softened and lightly browned, 8-10 minutes. Add garlic and chipotle and sauté for a minute. Add beans and 1/4 cup water and toss all together over the heat for a few more minutes.

Step 2: In a food processor, purée bean mixture until almost smooth. Add a little water as needed to make a good spreading and dipping consistency — not too runny and not too stiff. Season to taste with salt, pepper and coriander. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve hot or warm or cover and keep in the refrigerator.

Variation: Chipotle Black Bean Melt: Add 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack, or medium cheddar cheese to bean purée. Transfer mixture to a small ovenproof bowl and cover with foil. Before serving, bake in a preheated 350°F oven until beans are bubbling, 5-20 minutes. Brown top lightly under the broiler. Serve hot.

Makes 2 cups

Ingredients

1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 to 2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 to 1 chipotle pepper preserved in adobo sauce, chopped*
1 can (14-19 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained or about 1/2 cup dried beans, soaked and cooked
Kosher or sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 to 1/2 cup hot water
1 tbsp chopped fresh coriander

* Chipotles (smoked jalapeño peppers) are available in small cans preserved in a fiery tomato-based sauce. They’re great to have on hand whenever a dash of flavourful heat is needed to spice up a dish. They’re pretty hot, so use according to taste.

Directions

Step 1: In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until softened and lightly browned, 8-10 minutes. Add garlic and chipotle and sauté for a minute. Add beans and 1/4 cup water and toss all together over the heat for a few more minutes.

Step 2: In a food processor, purée bean mixture until almost smooth. Add a little water as needed to make a good spreading and dipping consistency — not too runny and not too stiff. Season to taste with salt, pepper and coriander. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve hot or warm or cover and keep in the refrigerator.

Variation: Chipotle Black Bean Melt: Add 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack, or medium cheddar cheese to bean purée. Transfer mixture to a small ovenproof bowl and cover with foil. Before serving, bake in a preheated 350°F oven until beans are bubbling, 5-20 minutes. Brown top lightly under the broiler. Serve hot.

Makes 2 cups

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