Smoky Black Bean Dip
Smoky Black Bean Dip is a gluten free hor d'oeuvre. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 363 calories, 17g of protein, and 15g of fat. It will be a hit at your The Super Bowl event. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. Head to the store and pick up bacon, oregano, chipotle chilies, and a few other things to make it today.
Instructions
Cook bacon in heavy large skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 6 minutes.
Drain on paper towels. Coarsely chop bacon.
Pour off all but 1 tablespoon drippings from skillet.
Add onion and bell pepper; sauté until onion is soft, about 6 minutes.
Add cumin and oregano; sauté 1 minute.
Add beans with their liquid and chipotles. Simmer over medium-low heat until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
Transfer 1 cup bean mixture to processor. Blend until smooth. Stir blended mixture into remaining bean mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
Transfer to bowl. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Chill dip and bacon separately.)Stir half of bacon into dip. Top with sour cream.
Sprinkle with cilantro and remaining bacon.
Serve dip chilled or at room temperature.
*Chipotle chilies canned in a spicy tomato sauce, sometimes called adobo, are available at Latin American markets, specialty foods stores and some supermarkets.