Bean Dip Recipes

Red Bean and Rice Party Dip

Ingredients

• 3 cups water
• 1 (8 ounce) package ZATARAIN'S® Red Beans and Rice
• 1 cup salsa
• 2 tablespoons chopped jalapeno peppers
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Prepare Rice Mix as directed on package, using 3 cups water instead of 3 1/4 cups.
2. Reserve 1/4 to 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese to garnish dip, if desired. Stir remaining ingredients into rice mixture. Place mixture into food processor or blender; cover. Process or blend until smooth.
3. Keep dip warm in a chaffing dish or slow cooker, if desired. 

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Texas Caviar I

Ingredients

• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped
• 2 jalapeno peppers, chopped
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered
• 1 (8 ounce) bottle zesty Italian dressing
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 bunch chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

1. In a large bowl, mix together onion, green bell pepper, green onions, jalapeno peppers, garlic, cherry tomatoes, zesty Italian dressing, black beans, black-eyed peas and coriander. Cover and chill in the refrigerator approximately 2 hours. Toss with desired amount of fresh cilantro to serve. 

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Seven Layer Tex Mex Dip

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
• 1 cup guacamole
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
• 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 1/4 cup black olives, drained

Directions

1. In a large serving dish, spread the refried beans. Layer the guacamole on top of the beans.
2. In a medium bowl, mix the mayonnaise, sour cream and taco seasoning mix. Spread over the layer of guacamole.
3. Sprinkle a layer of Cheddar cheese over the mayonnaise mixture layer. Sprinkle tomato, green onions and black olives over the cheese. 

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Yummy Taco Salad Dip

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
• 2 avocados, peeled and pitted
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
• 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) package Cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions

1. In a 12x12 inch or larger dish, evenly spread the refried beans in a thin layer.
2. In a medium bowl, mix the avocado and lemon juice until almost smooth. A few avocado lumps are desirable. Spread the avocado mixture over the refried beans. In a medium bowl, blend the sour cream and taco seasoning; spread over the avocado mixture. Sprinkle the tomatoes in a layer over the sour cream mixture, followed by the olives and the green onions. Top the dip with a layer of cheese. 

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Garlic Bean Dip Recipe

 

• Prep: 10 min. + chilling
• Yield: 6 Servings

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Ingredients

• 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 4-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove, peeled
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Pita bread wedges

Directions

• In a food processor, combine the beans, mayonnaise, parsley, lemon juice, garlic and salt; cover and process until smooth.
• Transfer to a serving dish. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Serve with pita bread. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: 1/4 cup (calculated without pita bread) equals 112 calories, 6 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 5 mg cholesterol, 297 mg sodium, 13 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.