Black Bean Spread

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 101.4

Total Fat: 0.5 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 157.4 mg
Total Carbs: 17.6 g
Dietary Fiber: 5.8 g
Protein: 5.8 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Black Bean Spread calories by ingredient

Introduction

This versatile spread can be used as a dip, filling for burritos, or as a boost of protein for quesadillas. This versatile spread can be used as a dip, filling for burritos, or as a boost of protein for quesadillas.

Minutes to Prepare: 5

Minutes to Cook: 1

Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups cooked black beans*

1 shallot, about 2 tablespoons, quartered

1/2 bunch cilantro, about 3/4 cup

1 Serrano pepper, stem and seeds removed

1 clove garlic

1 teaspoon cumin seed

2 limes, zested and juiced

1/4 cup tomato sauce

*Note: Warm beans will puree more easily. If you use canned beans, drain and rinse them until no bubbles appear in the water, then microwave for one minute and proceed with the recipe. 1 1/2 cup cooked beans=about 1 14.5-ounce can

Tips

Try this:
In a whole wheat wrap with broccoli slaw
On a rice cake
Slathered on an ear of grill corn
With baked tortilla chips or veggies

Directions

Place all ingredients in a food processor and puree until smooth. Cover and refrigerate.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to five days.

Serving Size: Makes four 1/2 cup servings