5-Minute Vegan Black Bean Dip

Name: 5-Minute Vegan Black Bean Dip
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 15 ounces can black beans (drained and rinsed (or 1 1/2 cups of homemade black beans)); 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped); 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons water; 1/2 teaspoon cholula hot sauce (optional, omit if you don't want it spicy (or add more if you want it spicier!))

In just 5 minutes, make this easy vegan black bean dip with a can of black beans, cilantro and some spices. It's full of flavor and perfect with tortilla chips. It's delicious mild, but I've got you covered if you wanna make it spicy!

finished vegan bean dip with tortilla chips in a bowl

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The addition of red wine vinegar and cumin gives this dip a distinctive Cuban flair. The vinegar really makes everything pop!

I love to make this for parties because everyone loves it! When I make a big batch of black beans, I'll blend some up into this dip and freeze it, to save myself time when we're having people over!

🧄 Very useful ingredient notes

all ingredients for vegan black bean dip on counter: can of black beans, drained and rinsed, fresh cilantro, red wine vinegar, water, sea salt, ground black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, ground cumin.

Black beans - I developed this recipe to use a can of black beans, but I totally make it with my homemade black beans all the time.
Ground cumin - Cumin and black beans are made for each other, seriously.
Cilantro - Fresh herbs add so much flavor! Cilantro is perfect in this dip. If you have a soap gene, though, just skip it. The other spices will carry the dip.
Red wine vinegar - Adds brightness and just a tiny touch of tang. Don't skip it if you can! Red wine vinegar is absolute best in this, but another sweet vinegar, like white wine vinegar could work in a pinch. Or, lime juice.

🔪 Instructions

Step-by-step how to make this easy black bean dip in a mini food processor!

step 1: add drained black beans to mini food processor

Step 1: Add the drained and rinsed black beans to a mini food processor.

Step 2: Add all the spices.

step 3: add cilantro, red wine vinegar and water

Step 3: Add vinegar, water and cilantro.

Step 4: Process until it's a smooth mixture, stopping to scrape sides down, as needed. Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed!

Serve this quick and easy spicy black bean taco dip with tortilla chips or cut raw veggies like carrot sticks, celery sticks, cauliflower, radishes or cherry tomatoes.

❓ FAQ

My bean dip tastes bland, what do I do?

Add a little bit of salt and red wine vinegar, mix and then taste again.

How do I store black bean dip?

Store prepared black bean dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer. It will last up to 5 days in the fridge or up to 3 months in the freezer.

What can I do with leftovers of black bean dip?

Leftover black bean dip can be thinned out with a little water and heated to make homemade refried beans, which can be eaten with tacos, tostadas or nachos.