Best 11 Creamy Black Bean Spread Recipes

CREAMY BLACK BEAN DIP

Steps:

• In a food processor, cover and process cream cheese until smooth. Add half of the beans; cover and pulse until blended. Transfer to a bowl; stir in the cheese, onions, cumin, cayenne and remaining beans. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., Just before serving, garnish with cheese, tomato and onion. Serve with tortilla chips.

CREAMY BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Soak the beans in a pot of water overnight. Drain.
• Heat the olive oil in the pot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, jalapeno and cumin and cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add the oregano and the beans, then add enough water to cover (about 9 cups). Increase the heat to medium high and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium low, partially cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans are just tender, about 3 hours.
• Add 2 teaspoons salt and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is mostly absorbed, about 45 minutes. Season with salt. Let sit 15 minutes before serving; top with queso fresco and cilantro, if desired.

BLACK BEAN SPREAD

Steps:

• Combine black beans, salsa, green onions, garlic, cottage cheese, hot pepper sauce, cumin, coriander, salt and pepper in an electric blender and blend until smooth. Add a little water, if necessary, to blend mixture thoroughly.

CREAMY BLACK BEAN DIP

Steps:

• Combine the black beans, balsamic vinegar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, salt, onion powder, and chili powder in a food processor; pulse until creamy. Serve at room temperature.

CREAMY BLACK BEAN SPREAD

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add onion and 1/2 tsp. salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until caramelized, about 15 minutes. Stir in fennel and cook 30 seconds. Add beans, remaining 1 tsp. salt, and 2 Tbsp. water and heat through, stirring to combine. Transfer to a food processor or blender and purée until smooth.
• Do Ahead
• Bean spread can be stored in an airtight container and chilled for up to 3 days. Bring to room temperature before serving.

CREAMY BLACK BEAN SALSA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the beans, corn, peppers, onion and parsley. Combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, vinegar and seasonings; pour over corn mixture and toss gently to coat. Serve with tortilla chips. Refrigerate leftovers.

CREAMY BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• If using dried beans, rinse and drain 1 lb. dried black beans in a colander or fine-mesh sieve; transfer to a large bowl. Pour in water to cover by 2" and let soak in refrigerator at least 4 hours and up to 12 hours.
• Heat 5 Tbsp. vegetable oil in a small pot over medium-high. Cook ¼ large white onion, thinly sliced, 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced, and ½ medium jalapeño, thinly sliced, stirring often, until beginning to take on some color, 6-8 minutes. Add 3 bay leaves, 1½ pasilla chiles, halved, seeds removed, 1 guajillo chile, halved, seeds removed, 1 Tbsp. ground cumin, 2 tsp. dried oregano, 1½ tsp. dried thyme, and 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper. Cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
• If using dried beans, add beans and their soaking liquid to pot and pour in more water so beans are covered by 2". Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, adding more water as needed to keep beans submerged, until beans are tender, 45-55 minutes.
• If using canned beans, add three (15.5-oz.) cans black beans (do not rinse) to pot and pour in more water so beans are covered by 2". Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, adding more water as needed to keep beans submerged, until flavors have come together, 15-20 minutes.
• Drain beans in a fine-mesh sieve set over a large bowl; remove bay leaves and discard. Working in 2 batches if needed, purée bean mixture and ¾ cup bean broth in a blender, adding more bean broth if needed, until thick and hummus-like in consistency. Taste and season with salt. Discard any remaining bean broth. Do ahead: Beans can be cooked 5 days ahead. Let cool; cover and chill. Reheat over low, stirring often.

CREAMY BEAN DIP WITH CANNED BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Combine sour cream, Cheddar cheese, black beans, 1/4 teaspoon parsley, paprika, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, pepper flakes, and pepper in a bowl; gently fold together so black beans aren't crushed. Sprinkle with more parsley, if desired.
• Keep refrigerated until ready to serve. Keep chilled while serving.

CREAMY BLACK BEAN SALSA RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the beans, corn, peppers, onion, and cilantro and parsley.
• Combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, vinegar and spices and seasonings; pour over bean mixture and toss gently until everything is coated in sauce.
• Serve with tortilla chips.

CREAMY BLACK BEAN DIP

Steps:

• In a food processor, cover and process cream cheese until smooth.
• Add half the beans. Cover and process until blended.
• Transfer to a bowl and stir in cheese, onions, cumin, cayenne, and remaining beans.
• Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
• Just before serving, garnish with the cheese, tomato, and onion.
• Serve with tortilla chips.

CREAMY BLACK BEAN DIP

Steps:

• In a food processor, cover and process cream cheese until smooth. Add half the beans.
• Cover, pulse until blended. Transfer to a bowl. Stir in cheese, onion, cumin, cayenne, and remaining beans.
• Cover, refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
• Just before serving, garnish with the cheese tomato, and onion.
• Serve with tortilla chips.