Refried Black Bean Dip
Published May 03, 2023
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Celebrate Cinco De Mayo with this delicious refried black bean dip!

Refried Black Bean Dip
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ large white or yellow onion, , diced
- 2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, , to taste
- 3 ounces queso fresco or Monterey jack cheese, , crumbled (optional, for garnish)
- Corn chips for serving, (optional)
- ¾ cup water , (plus more if needed)
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the chili powder, cumin, and onion. Cook until the onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Add the beans plus ¾ cup water. Smash the beans with the back of a spoon or a potato masher. Cook until the beans are heated through. If they are too thick, add a little more water. If too thin, cook a little longer. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve topped with the crumbled cheese, if using.
- Serve with corn chips.
Nutrition
Calories: 91kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 52mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 316IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 88mgIron: 0.4mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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