Texas Caviar

Submitted by Likkel

"Every time my teens have their friends over, this is what they all ask for. A quick, easy, and an inexpensive snack that always goes over well!"

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 9

ingredients

• 3 (19 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon jalapeno, minced (or milder green pepper)
• 1⁄4 cup green onion, sliced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cumin

directions

1. Place 2 cups beans, the oil and lemon juice into a food processor or blender and puree until smooth.
2. Scrape pureed beans into a large bowl.
3. Stir in the remaining whole beans, the jalapeno, green onions, garlic, salt, and the cumin.
4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (allowing flavors to blend).
5. Garnish with additional sliced green onions and chopped tomatoes just before serving with tortilla chips.
6. Makes 4 1/2 cups dip.

Reviews

[Faithfull]

This was not only very flavorful, but a healthy snack as well. My kids love it and when I serve it with baked tortilla chips they have no idea that they are eating a snack that is good for them, too! Great for an after school snack.