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Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Warm Black Bean Dip



From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...I love to make this dip for Friday movie nights or watching weekend games. It's one of those dishes that everyone seems to love and you'll never have to worry about leftovers when you serve it. It is really easy to make and involves little more than opening cans and thawing vegetables. It can be made in advance and then baked just before you want to serve it. Serve it with warm tortilla chips and your guests will follow you anywhere. To warm chips, spread them in a single layer on a cookie sheet or baking pan and bake in a 350 degree F. oven for about 5 minutes. Dump them into a bowl and serve, repeating as often as is necessary. The recipe was developed by Tony Rosenfeld for Fine Cooking magazine. I have made only minor changes to his creation. Specifically, I use less vinegar than he calls for. Here's the recipe.

Warm Black Bean Dip...from the kitchen of One Perfect Bite courtesy of Tony Rosenfeld

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil + more for baking dish
2 medium tomatoes, cored and cut into medium dice
2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided use
1 large yellow onion, finely diced
3 large cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 (15.5-oz.) cans black beans, rinsed and drained well
2 canned chipotles en adobo, minced (about 1 tablespoon), plus 3 tablespoons adobo sauce from can
1 to 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels (if frozen, thaw first)
1-1/2 cups (6 oz.) grated sharp cheddar cheese
1-1/2 cups (6 oz.) grated Monterey Jack cheese
3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Freshly ground black pepper
Tortilla chips for serving

Directions:
1) Heat oven to 425 degrees F. Grease a 1-1/2 qt. baking dish with oil and line a baking sheet with foil. Set the tomatoes in a colander over the sink and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt.
2) Heat oil in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering hot. Reduce heat to medium, add onion, sprinkle with reserved 1 teaspoon salt, and cook, stirring, until softened and translucent, about 4 to 6 minutes. Add garlic and chili powder and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add half of black beans, chipotles and adobo sauce, and 3/4 cup water and bring to a boil. Cook until liquid reduces by about half, 2 to 3 minutes.
3) Transfer bean mixture to a food processor, add vinegar (I used only 1 tablespoon), and process until smooth. Let cool for a couple of minutes and then transfer to a large bowl. Add rest of beans, tomatoes, corn, half of each of cheeses, and 1/2 cup of cilantro. Mix well and season to taste with salt and pepper.
4) Transfer to baking dish and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake on a foil-lined baking sheet (to catch drips) until cheese melts and browns around edges, about 15 minutes (longer if refrigerated). Sprinkle with remaining cilantro and serve with warm tortilla chips for dipping.
Yield: 10 to 12 servings.

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49 comments:

  1. OMG these looks sooooo goood! I am making these tonight...okay this weekend! Yum!

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  2. I seriously want to eat your photo ~ this looks soooo good. Bookmarking now.

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  3. I agree with Laura!! I want this to eat right now!!:) Yummy

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  4. That looks so good with all that gooey cheese on top. No one could resist this.

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  5. Sounds fabulous... I love anything with chipotles.

    :)
    ButterYum

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  6. wow Mary, the photo is almost edible! Looks so GOOD!

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  7. Now that's one awesome looking dip. A whole lot of cheesy goodness going on...yum!

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  8. Cheese! YUM... looks like a crowd pleaser

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  9. I love cheese dips! That looks so enticing and delicious!

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  10. This is perfect with chips or vegetables.

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  11. I have never tried a hot dip before but that sounds brilliant. I will remember this recipe the next time I want a dip. Have a great day. Diane

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  12. What a mouth watering photograph!! We would seriously enjoy this!!!

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  13. Your click speaks million words.
    Such a delightful dip ♥

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  14. Looks good and sounds so easy-- may have to try this next time I have a crowd for a game!

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  15. We never tried the dip, but Phil LOVES black bean soup, and orders it whenever we are at Panera Bread and they happen to have it.

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  16. Wow! This dip is probably a paradise for tortilla chips dipper like me! I'm gonna try this, this week-end!

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  17. good thing i just ate and am full. i do need to wipe the drool of my keyboard. mouth watering

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  18. Oh, wow, that does look good...wish I had eatavision...I'd love to just scoop up some of that dip right now!

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  19. Wow this looks amazing. I've never seen anything like it before.

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  20. Thank you for sharing this one! I love dips, cheese and black beans and well, everything that goes into this. I will be trying it very soon- and then I will have to keep myself from eating the whole thing.

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  21. Oooeee, Mary! I can't wait to try this one!! Hmm, maybe when my brothers come home for a visit. They would LOVE it! :-)

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  22. This looks so much better than the bean dips I'm used to! I love the addition of cheese (how can that not make a dip especially yummy?) Thank you for sharing...I want some right now!

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  23. That looks incredible! I will definitely be making this! Thanks! ♥

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  24. They look so good I think I could make dinner of them. Of course, a big glass of sangria would make them go down even easier. I'll have to try your version of bean dip soon.

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  25. MMMmmmm, this looks good enough to use as an entrée....

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  26. Yum, what a wonderful sounding and especially looking dip! This would be eaten up in no time in our house. You can't go wrong with anything Mexican inspired that includes cheese! Great recipe that I'm definitely bookmarking :o)

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  27. If I made this, I don't think my guests would get the chance to follow me everywhere - I'd be tempted to eat it all myself!

    So great to hear of your trip - sounds amazing!!

    Happy travels!!!

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  28. This dip looks fabulous and I can't wait to try it! Thanks for sharing!

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  29. I often make this dip and guests always enjoy it! Perfect comfort finger food!

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  30. I've made quite a few dips in the past, but never a black bean dip. This would be fun at a Mexican-themed party!

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  31. I am bookmarking this, it looks too good to pass up! I love black beans, and this just looks like the ultimate comfort food!

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  32. YUM! I bet it's got some bite w. those adobes! Lots of wonderful ingredients - perfect for football season!

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  33. Oh wow! I am definitely making this for a Friday night soon!

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  34. Well doesn't this look ooey gooey wonderful good! Another bookmarked, and I will never serve another cold tortilla chip again...EVER! What a great idea.

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  35. Oh my goodness. My turn to peruse YOUR blog now and this is the first dip I find. Is it fate? It just might be. GRIN.

    Looks amazing!

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  36. I don't have very many appetizers on my blog. I think this one will be added though. I see this for Super Bowl!

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  37. I feel like one of those cartoon characters whose eyes are poppin' out and steam coming out their head. I want this bean dip now. I have all the ingredients but just one. Le sigh..... Well this one my to do list this weekend. :)

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  38. I can't wait to try this, it looks delicious! I am using this recipe to get me through football season ... 22 dips til Superbowl - you can read about it here! http://wp.me/p2hp9V-xq
    Thanks for sharing!

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  39. Yum! I featured you on my facebook page today :) www.facebook.com/patrioticpeacock

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  40. they are using your image as their own. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=478441492230100&set=pb.478437162230533.-2207520000.1372622717.&type=3&theater

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  41. Wow! This is so good. Fully meets expectations. Only problem is that I can't stop eating it. I get the vegetarian aspect, but I might try adding some shredded chicken next time.

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  42. Working 6 days a week I am now visiting my favourite blogs much these days; we go through stages like that don't we. But I most definitely had to click on and discover this recipe. So delicious!!

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  43. This looks so scrumptious, I had to make it this evening. It was as delicious as it looks! I made homemade black beans and used organic produce & cheese. I added chopped scallions grape tomatoes and haas avacados as garnish. I also make my own tortilla chips.
    It was delish!!!! I give it 5 stars!
    This is perfect for Sunday football or any get together. I will make burritos, nachos and chimichangas with the leftovers. Thank you for sharing such a tasty recipe! !!

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  44. looks delicious.. very nicely presented..

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