CREAMY PINTO BEAN DIP

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Serve this lightly spiced bean dip with tortilla chips, spread it on tacos or quesadillas, or use it as a great base for building a batch of Ultimate Nachos.

Provided by Rhoda Boone

Categories     Dip     snack     Super Bowl     Bean     Onion     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Vegan     Vegetarian     Appetizer

Yield Makes 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/3 cup chopped red onion
1 (15-ounce) can low-sodium pinto beans, rinsed and drained
2 garlic cloves, chopped
3 tablespoons chopped red bell pepper
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium. Add onion and cook until softened, 4-5 minutes. Add beans, garlic, and bell pepper and cook, stirring, until softened and warmed through, 4-5 minutes. Stir in chili powder and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more.
  • Pulse bean mixture, vinegar, oregano, 3/4 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. pepper, and 1/4 cup water in a food processor, adding water by the tablespoonful if needed, until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve warm or at room temperature.
  • Do Ahead
  • Bean dip can be made 3 days ahead. Store in an airtight container and chill.

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