Red Pepper, Cream Cheese & Black Bean Dip : Bean Dips

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

black beans

🥗Healthier: canned chickpeas

💰Cheaper: dried black beans

Canned chickpeas are often cheaper and provide a similar texture.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: banana pepper

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Banana peppers add mild heat and are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is a more budget-friendly option.

Roast red bell peppers over an open flame until charred, about 10-15 minutes.

Transfer roasted peppers to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap to steam for 10 minutes.

Peel off the charred skin and remove seeds from the peppers.

In a food processor, combine roasted peppers, cream cheese, black beans, garlic, lime juice, cumin, salt, and black pepper.

Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more lime juice or salt.

Transfer dip to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped cilantro and sliced green onions.

Serve with tortilla chips for dipping.

Cooking Techniques

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