Pinto beans have tended to be the default bean in the South, but heirloom beans have kept a range of interesting beans on the front burner even if in niche areas. In addition, the Tex-Mex influence has helped push other beans on the map like black beans.
Black beans have always been a favorite around here even before many people locally were eating them. Black beans are smaller and not as sticky as the classic Southern beans like the Pintos.
We were eating black beans before they came of age (mostly in place of refried Pintos in the area). I’d use black beans as a side dish or in chili with a mix of beans or make Black Bean Dip which is one of our family favorites.
Now I am seeing Black Bean Dip sold in stores, but I still prefer to make my own. Making Black Bean Dip is super easy, and the fresh made Tex-Mex Black Dean Dip is definitely tastier than the processed store bought Black Dean Dips with additives and preservatives.
Black Bean Dip Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 can rinsed and drained black beans (15 ounce can)
- 1 TBS chopped green chilies
- ¼ cup chopped onion
- 1 crushed clove of garlic
- 1 splash hot sauce (Tabasco, Louisiana, Franks)
- ½ cup yogurt (not flavored)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp cumin
Directions:
- In a blender, combine the beans, chilies, onion, garlic and hot sauce.
- Pulse the bean mixture until mixed but still a little chunky.
- Pour chunky bean mixture in a medium sized bowl.
- Add yogurt, salt, and cumin to bean mixture and fold and stir.
- Chill dip for a couple of hours or more – in a covered container.
- Serve with tortilla chips or as a topping on tacos or other Tex-Mex favorites.
More Quick and Easy Tex-Mex Recipes:
Rotel Cheese Dip Recipe - My boys and their friends go wild for this super easy dip using Rotel tomatoes and jazzed up with sausage. With just three ingredients, it could not be easier to make this hearty dip that can be kept warm in a crock pot for any sort of gathering.
Easy Guacamole Dip Recipe - I'm just addicted to Guacamole Dip. It ranks as one of my all time favorite dips, and this version is very simple to make. When we have tacos, I like to whip this green dip up. It makes a dull Taco night rock.
Tortilla Cream Cheese Pinwheels - These little wraps look cute and go fast when we have parties or go to pot luck dinners. If I need something quick, this is one of my go-to recipes.
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