Creamy Pinto Bean Dip
A smooth and flavorful bean dip made with pinto beans, aromatic vegetables, and warm spices. Perfect for parties or as a healthy snack, this creamy dip can be served warm or at room temperature.
Ingredients
- •1 tablespoon olive oil
- •⅓ cup chopped red onion
- •1 can pinto beans
- •2 cloves garlic
- •3 tablespoons chopped red bell pepper
- •¾ teaspoon chili powder
- •1½ teaspoons red wine vinegar
- •¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- •¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- •¼ teaspoon black pepper
- •to taste seasonings
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
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.
10 min
- 2.
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.
5 min
- 3.
Bean dip can be made 3 days ahead. Store in an airtight container and chill.