Black Bean and Corn Dip with Lime

mediumMexican-inspired
Black Bean and Corn Dip with Lime

Fresh black bean and corn dip with diced tomato, cilantro, and lime juice. A simple no-cook appetizer combining canned beans and corn with fresh vegetables and grill seasoning. Chill before serving with tortilla chips.

Ingredients

  • 15 oz black beans canned, drained and rinsed
    pinto beans1:1legume

    similar texture and mild flavor

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  • 15 oz corn canned, drained
    black-eyed peas1:1legume

    different flavor profile

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  • 1 large tomato, diced
  • ¼ cup cilantro, diced
    parsley3:4herb

    milder flavor

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  • 1 Tbsp lime juice
    lemon juice1:1acid

    slightly different citrus note

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  • 2 Tbsp The Spice Hunter Steak and Chop Grill and Broil seasoning
    cumin and chili powder blend1 tsp cumin + 1/2 tsp chili powder per 2 Tbspspice

    approximation of grill seasoning

Instructions

  1. 1

    Drain and rinse black beans

  2. 2

    Drain corn

  3. 3

    Dice tomato

  4. 4

    Combine black beans, corn, tomato, cilantro, lime juice, and grill seasoning in a bowl

  5. 5

    Chill for 30 minutes

  6. 6

    Serve with tortilla chips

Good to Know

Storage

Refrigerate in airtight container up to 3 days

Make Ahead

Prepare up to 1 day ahead; chill until ready to serve

Serve With

Serve chilled with tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables

Common Mistakes

Watch

Do not skip rinsing canned beans to avoid excess sodium and starch

Watch

Chill for full 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving

Substitutions

lime juice
lemon juice1:1acid

slightly different citrus note

Full guide →
black beans
pinto beans1:1legume

similar texture and mild flavor

Full guide →
cilantro
parsley3:4herb

milder flavor

Full guide →
corn
black-eyed peas1:1legume

different flavor profile

Full guide →
The Spice Hunter Steak and Chop Grill and Broil
cumin and chili powder blend1 tsp cumin + 1/2 tsp chili powder per 2 Tbspspice

approximation of grill seasoning

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