Healthy Black Bean Dip

By srumbel

Healthy and addicting black bean dip – the perfect snack full of protein to keep you satisfied! Serve it up alongside pita chips, tortilla chips or veggies.
from yummyhealthyeasy.com

Ingredients

• 1 (15-oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup low-fat sour cream
• 1/2 - 3/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
• 1 (14.5-oz) can petite diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 cup Mexican cheese blend
• chopped tomatoes, green onions and cilantro, for serving if desired

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Spray a 1.5 liter baking dish with cooking spray; set aside.
In a food processor, blend together the black beans, sour cream, salt, pepper and jalapeno. Blend until combined and taste. Add salt to your liking.
Pour black bean mixture into prepared dish. Pour in drained petite diced tomatoes and stir together. Add in ½ cup cheese and stir together. Top with remaining ½ cup of cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 10 minutes.
Pull off the foil and bake for an additional 15 more minutes, or until heated through and cheese is melted and bubbly.
Sprinkle with tomatoes, green onions and cilantro if desired and serve with pita chips, tortilla chips, veggies, whatever you like! It's delicious!