5-Minute Black Bean Dip Recipe {Healthy Snack}

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This awesome and easy black bean dip takes only 5 minutes to throw together. Bring it to your next get-together or keep it on hand for afternoon snacking. 80 calories and 0 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP
This easy, vegan 5-minute black bean dip is perfect for your next get-together, or keep it on hand for afternoon snacking. 80 calories and 0 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #recipe #vegan

This easy black bean dip fits right in with my healthy living goals. When I first started including nutritional data and Weight Watchers points with all of the recipes on Cookin’ Canuck, it was purely for selfish reasons. The My Fitness Pal app and I were best buds and it was easier to satisfy my app buddy’s demands for calorie and fat information if it was right at my fingertips. Not to mention the fact that being aware of the nutritional counts in all of my recipes kept me on the straight and narrow.

You see, I’m a snacker, through and through. If I’m going to lose all control of my eating and willpower, it’s going to happen between meals. Darn those cheese and cracker!

This easy, vegan 5-minute black bean dip is perfect for your next get-together, or keep it on hand for afternoon snacking. 80 calories and 0 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #recipe #vegetarian #vegan

Black beans, salsa and spices in a food processor.

This lack of self-restraint hits hardest when I’m sitting on my butt…watching TV, reading, working on the computer. So, when football and season ramp up, I know that I’m in serious trouble if I don’t have a plan for our game time munchies. There has to be flavor, there has to be healthy options and I have to know how many calories I’m consuming.

This easy black bean dip recipe fits the bill on all of those levels. And even better, it takes about 5 minutes to make. Serious bonus!

Black bean dip in a food processor, with chopped cilantro.
The trick is this…use a salsa that you love. Do you prefer some zip in your dip? Choose a medium or hot version. If the salsa tastes great on its own, then it will be perfect for this dip.

Throw everything in the food processor, puree until smooth and serve up the dip with tortilla chips (baked or otherwise), multigrain crackers or raw veggies.

And that nutritional data? How about 80 calories, 0.3 grams of fat and 5.3 grams of fiber per 1/4 cup serving. Not too shabby! (Scroll down to the recipe for more nutritional data.)

Whip up a batch of this healthy black bean dip in just 5-minutes. Great for snacking or entertaining! 80 calories and 0 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #recipe #vegan #blackbeandip

Other healthy game day recipes:

Cookin’ Canuck’s Mini Avocado & Hummus Quesadilla {Healthy Snack}
Cookin’ Canuck’s Roasted Shrimp with Rosemary, Garlic & Lemon
Happy Food Healthy Life’s Vegan Spinach & Artichoke Dip
Eat Yourself Skinny’s Turkey Chili
Slender Kitchen’s Healthy Baked Sweet & Spicy Wings

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5-Minute Black Bean Dip Recipe

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

This easy 5-minute black bean dip is perfect for your next get-together, or keep it on hand for afternoon snacking. 80 calories and 0 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP

Yields 2¾ cups

Ingredients

  • 2 (14 oz.) low-sodium black beans, drained & rinsed
  • 3/4 cup salsa
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp water
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup minced cilantro

Directions

  1. In the bowl of a food processor, puree the black beans, salsa, garlic, lime juice, cumin, water and salt until smooth.
  2. Add the cilantro and pulse until just combined.
  3. Serve with tortilla chips or raw vegetables.

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Recipe Notes

Weight Watchers Points: 0 (Freestyle SmartPoints), 2 (Points+)


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  5. I made a dip similar to this once for my kid’s Halloween party and called it “black bug dip” and had chips and carrots and other goodies to eat it with. All the kids freaked out and no one would eat it. LOL! More for me to eat later, but I guess the name was a little too freaky for them. Just thought it was too funny not to share.

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  7. Dara, saw this dip on Instagram and I had to come over for a closer look. It looks scrumptious and I love how easy it comes together, lean and clean. You’re looking terrific!

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  9. Love this! I’m a snacker, too … so it’s really important to me that I have great, healthy options on hand all the time! It keeps my energy levels up, and I’m not famished and overeating by mealtimes. But again, HEALTHY options are totally the key! And this dip is just perfect for that! Packed with flavor and nutrition … and so darn easy! Pinning for sure! (And too bad I don’t have just a little of it for a quick late-night snack right now! 😀 )

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  12. This dip sounds wonderful. We snack regularly and deliberately. This would make for a nice change of pace. I’m grateful for the nutrition information with your recipes because I do check calories/proteins/carbs for the eating plan we’re on – so I don’t eat too much and my husband eats enough.

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  14. I made this yesterday for the first time and it was fantastic! I added 1/2 single-serving carton of Greek yogurt to make it a little creamier. Thanks for the recipe. It’s a keeper!

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  15. I made this dip yesterday. So easy, and it was a real hit! Thanks so much for the recipe – I didn’t change a thing!

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  17. Absolutely delish! It disappeared in not time, I added 1 tbsp. sour cream as well. Topped with shredded cheese and put under the broiler for 2-3 mins and topped with diced tomato. Used all organic ingredients as well as the Quinoa Chia Seed Organic Chips from Costco. Sooo good
    Thank you

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  18. I’ve made this dip three times, and each time it’s a HUGE hit! It’s always gone in two seconds, so I usually make a little extra that I eat myself before the party 😉 It’s so easy to make, too! Highly recommended

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  21. This dip is awesome! I made it to go with a veggie trap for a work potluck, and it was a hit! Thanks!!

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  22. This canuck is cooking in the Netherlands! Delicious bean dip…made it tonight. Hubby on board as well. Next time will make it warm as a sauce. Thanks for some great ideas.

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    • Love the idea of heating it. I’m so glad to you enjoyed it, Gwen! Lucky you to be living in the Netherlands – such a wonderful country.

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  23. Hi, I don’t know if you’ve had Mad Mexican black bean dip, but it’s my favourite…or rather WAS my favourite until I stumbled onto this recipe! The Mad Mexican stuff is delicious, but expensive, and I was looking for a knock off recipe. I made your dip and it’s almost exactly like it!! At first I thought 4 cloves of garlic sounded like a bit much, so I used only 3. You were right, though, and I ended up tossing another clove into the mix. I did find I had to use more salt, lime, and coriander than specified, and I also added a few pieces of diced jalapeno and some chipotle hot sauce. But wow, a really, really delicious dip and my new go-to. Thank you!!

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