Mexican Pinto Bean Dip

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Creamy, spicy bean dip with melted jack cheese and zesty salsa verde
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This warm Mexican pinto bean dip is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for game day parties or casual weeknight snacks. The creamy texture comes from pureeing cooked pinto beans, which are then simmered with water to create a smooth base. Shredded Monterey Jack cheese melts into the mixture, adding a rich, savory depth that balances the heat. A generous splash of hot green salsa verde provides a bright, tangy kick, while chili powder enhances the earthy flavor profile. It’s simple to make with pantry staples and comes together in under thirty minutes. Serve it bubbling hot in a chafing dish with sturdy tortilla chips, crusty rye bread, or fresh vegetable sticks for dipping.

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Mexican Pinto Bean Dip

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 340.0

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This warm Mexican pinto bean dip is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for game day parties or casual weeknight snacks. The creamy texture comes from pureeing cooked pinto beans, which are then simmered with water to create a smooth base. Shredded Monterey Jack cheese melts into the mixture, adding a rich, savory depth that balances the heat. A generous splash of hot green salsa verde provides a bright, tangy kick, while chili powder enhances the earthy flavor profile. It&# 226;ÂÂs simple to make with pantry staples and comes together in under thirty minutes. Serve it bubbling hot in a chafing dish with sturdy tortilla chips, crusty rye bread, or fresh vegetable sticks for dipping.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Place the cooked pinto beans in a blender or food processor and puree until you reach a coarse paste consistency.
  2. Transfer the bean paste into a saucepan and add the water.
  3. Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir the mixture to combine.
  4. Add the shredded Monterey Jack cheese, chili powder, and hot green salsa to the saucepan.
  5. Stir continuously until the cheese is fully melted and the dip is smooth and well-blended.
  6. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  7. Transfer the hot dip to a chafing dish or serving bowl.
  8. Serve immediately with tortilla chips, black cocktail rye bread, bell peppers, celery, or cheese sticks.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 340.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.2g8%
Saturated Fat 0.8g4%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 710.5mg30%
Total Carbohydrate 62.8g21%
Dietary Fiber 26.4g106%
Sugars 4.3g
Protein 20.1g41%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: bean, beans, blending, chili, cooked, dip, green, hot, jack, mexican, monterey, pinto, powder, salsa, shredded, simmering, vegan, vegetables, verde
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