Chipotle Black Bean Dip for the Super Bowl (Gluten Free)

Are you looking for the perfect dip for your Super Bowl party or next get-together? This Chipotle Black Bean Dip is a real crowd-pleaser, loaded with flavor and addicting. So easy to make, I can’t stop eating it. Plus it is gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, and vegan – something for everyone!

Super Bowl Sunday is like Christmas for all of us who love to make and eat food. An entire day of nothing but noshing, hour after hour – oh, and a football game with the best commercials of the year too. Yep, it’s a day I look forward to all year long, even if my favorite teams aren’t playing.

I start planning my menu a few weeks ahead, being sure to have as much of it made in advance as possible so I don’t have to spend the entire day in the kitchen. I don’t want to miss a single minute of the festivities. I look for recipes that are simple to assemble and get on the table, dishes that will hold easily at room temperature and not spoil.

Over the years I have made dozens of dishes, but a few are on regular rotation and today’s recipe is one of those. The first time I made this was after we returned from a trip to New Mexico. We were served a similar dish as part of an appetizer trio in a local restaurant. It knocked us out and I couldn’t wait to get home and recreate it.

If I am hosting a large crowd, I usually have about 8 dishes for variety, starting with 3 out on the table, and adding a couple new ones every hour or two. This keeps things interesting and lets my guests graze to their heart’s content. I also set up a self-serve bar or get one of my friends to play bartender. Make sure to offer non-alcoholic beverages as well as cocktails, beer, and wine.

To make this dip easier, I use canned black beans, but if you have the time, cook your own beans from scratch and it will be even better! This is also a really great option to serve because it is gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, and vegan. All that and so delicious, a true winner! 

This chipotle black bean dip has become one of our all-time favorites and I can personally eat an entire batch all by myself with nothing but a huge bag of tortilla chips. But it is very versatile … you can use it to make Huevos Rancheros, as the base for a 7-layer dip, in vegetarian tacos, or as part of a platter of Totchos! The possibilities are nearly endless.

This year I doubled the recipe and will serve it two ways. As a simple dip with chips and vegetables, and as part of a Mexican layered salad. I can’t wait!! Adding strips of lightly steamed red, yellow and green bell peppers, cauliflower florets, jicama sticks, or other crudités, makes the platter look more tempting and healthier for those on a diet.

As part of Food Network’s #ComfortFoodFeast, make sure you check out all the recipes shared by all the wonderful bloggers this week. We have a plethora of dips that are perfect for your Super Bowl festivities. And to add even more fun, I’ve included links to some incredible dips created by the Sabra Tastemaker team. Don’t be surprised if you want to make every single one of them! I guarantee you will have trouble picking just one or two, LOL.

I hope you have a fantastic weekend. I am looking forward to the game next weekend and am in planning mode. As always, I am hoping for a great game with lots of excitement, a fabulous halftime show, and am looking forward to seeing all the commercials.

Have a wonderful weekend and enjoy planning your Super Bowl party eats. I hope they include this Chipotle Black Bean Dip – it is so good and easy to make!

Did you enjoy this recipe? Let me know in the comments and leave a star rating, I love hearing from you!

 

Ingredients needed for Chipotle Black Bean Dip:

• Oil, onion, garlic, oregano, cumin, ancho chile powder, cilantro
• Chipotle en Adobo, black beans, lime, sugar, salt, pepper
• Tortilla chips, fresh vegetables

 

PRO Tip:

If you microwave citrus fruits for 10 to 15 seconds, then roll them on the counter (pressing down firmly as you roll them under your palm), you will get much more juice!

 

How to make Chipotle Black Bean Dip:

1. Sauté the onions with the oregano, cumin, and chile powder, cooking a couple of minutes until the onions are translucent, stirring often; add the garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant, then remove from the heat
2. Combine the onion mixture with the cilantro, chipotles, and beans in a food processor or blender, pulsing until coarsely chopped, then add the lime juice, sugar, salt, and pepper, puréeing until smooth, about 2 minutes
3. Taste, adjusting heat by adding more chipotles if desired or more lime juice if it need balancing; transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and serve
4. Can be made up to 4 days in advance, cover and keep refrigerated; the flavors meld and become stronger over time so start with less chipotle, then taste and adjust seasonings before serving

 

PRO Tip:

If the dip turns out too spicy (with too much chipotle), add more beans and a little water to cool it down. You can also serve it with dollops of sour cream as well.

 

Recommended Tools (affiliate links; no extra cost to you):

• Chef’s knife
• Cutting board
• Citrus reamer
• Colander or sieve
• 10-inch skillet
• Food processor or blender

 

 

Gluten-Free Tips:

Always check the labels, especially on processed or prepared ingredients, such as the beans in this recipe to be sure they are gluten-free. If you are in doubt, contact the manufacturer to be sure. And watch the tortilla chips you serve – some may have gluten added. Always look for the gluten-free logo to be sure.

All recommended ingredients are gluten-free as of the writing of this article. Always check to be sure the products haven’t changed and are still safe to consume.

 

 

 

 

Create a New Tradition Today!

 

This recipe is part of Food Network’s weekly Comfort Food Fest celebration. See the links below for this week’s inspiring recipes and check out our Pinterest page for even more delightful treats!

Feed Me Phoebe: Healthy French Onion Dip with Leeks and Shallots
The Heritage Cook: Chipotle Black Bean Dip (you are here)
Creative Culinary: Kahlua, Walnut and Brown Sugar Baked Brie

In Jennie’s Kitchen: Hummus, 4 Ways
The Mediterranean Dish: 11 Game-Day Recipes with a Mediterranean Twist
Dishin’ & Dishes: Individual Nachos with Pico De Gallo
The Mom 100: Warm Jalapeno Popper Dip
Healthy Eats: 5 Lower-Fat Dips for Game Day
Napa Farmhouse 1885: Artichoke & Olive Dip
Red or Green: BBQ Dip With Roasted Vegetables
Taste with the Eyes: Favorite Dish on the Super Bowl Buffet, Guaranteed
FN Dish: 6 Game-Day Favorites That Are Even Better As Dips

 

I am proud to be a member of Sabra’s Tastemaker team and we have been sharing recipes all during January to make Super Bowl Sunday even more super. I was not asked to share these recipes and haven’t received any compensation for doing so. Here are 16 more dip recipes from the Tastemaker team to enjoy this weekend and all year long!

• Hummus and Guacamole Dip from Erica of Celiac and the Beast
• Balsamic-Strawberry Hummus Dip from Carrie of Poet in the Pantry
• Healthy Mexican Layer Dip from Brittany of Eating Bird Food
• Guacamole Bacon Burger Seven Layer Dip from Diana of Eating Richly Even When You’re Broke
• Buffalo Hummus with Homemade Tortilla Chips from Heather of Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
• Easy Buffalo Hummus from Lindsay Ann of Lindsay Ann Bakes
• Vegan Fondue from Kathy of Healthy Slow Cooking
• Greek 7-Layer Dip from Jacqueline of The Seaside Baker
• Cheesy Chicken Ranch Dip from Melissa of Treats with a Twist
• 7-Layer Taco Dip from Erin of Well Plated
• Healthy Buffalo Chicken Hummus Dip from Laura of Momables
• 7-Layer Hummus Dip from Julia of The Roasted Root
• Lightened Up Ranch Taco Dip from Jessica of A Kitchen Addiction
• Ranch Hummus Dip from Katie of Mom to Mom Nutrition

 

I was not asked to nor compensated for writing this post. As always, all opinions are my own.

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