Description
A creamy and flavorful homemade bean dip made with simple pantry ingredients, perfect for dipping, spreading, or adding to your favorite dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked beans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare your blender or food processor and make sure it is clean and ready to use.
- Add the cooked beans, olive oil, garlic cloves, lemon juice, cumin powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper into the blender.
- Blend the mixture until smooth or slightly chunky depending on your preferred texture.
- If the dip is too thick, add a small splash of water and blend again until desired consistency is reached.
- Taste the dip and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Transfer the dip into a serving bowl.
- Optionally drizzle a little olive oil on top before serving and enjoy with chips, vegetables, or bread.
Notes
- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Warm the beans slightly before blending for a smoother texture.
- Blend longer for an extra creamy consistency.
- Let the dip rest for a few minutes before serving to enhance flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: bean dip, homemade dip, vegan dip, easy appetizer, creamy bean dip