Always rinse canned beans to rid them of the slippery residue left over from the canning process. We’ve added vinegar and orange zest for a flavorful kick. Makes about 2 cups
13/4 cups canned black beans, drained and rinsed
1 red or yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded, and roughly chopped
1 canned chipotle in adobo, stemmed (see Note)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
How to make
Black Bean Dip
Food processor method:
Place all the ingredients in a food processor fitted with the chopping blade; pulse until coarsely chopped, then process until fairly smooth.
Hand-ground method:
Place the beans in a large bowl and mash with a pastry cutter or a fork; finely chop the bell pepper and chipotle and add them to the mixture.
Use the pastry cutter or fork to mash in the remaining ingredients.
To store: Transfer to a nonreactive bowl, cover, and refrigerate for up to 3 days.