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5-minute Black Bean Dip- super easy using only your blender (no cooking required), and it’s also vegan and oil-free. Use it as a dip, or as a spread for quesadillas. Yum!
I love a good black bean dip! And especially this one, as it’s cheesy, creamy, and ridiculously easy to make in your blender.
As you might be able to tell from the pics, I made my own tortilla chips using corn tortillas by frying them in a dry skillet and cutting into wedges- that’s it!
But this black bean dip is not just for dipping. It’s also one of my favorite spreads for quesadillas and I’ve also used it as the bottom layer of a layer-dip, topped with salsa and guacamole. No cheese necessary!
To make this dip, first you’ll want to access if you need to soak your cashews in water or not. This depends on if you have a high-powered blender (like a Vitamix).
If NOT soaking the cashews (only if using a high-powered blender), add the DRY cashews to the blender with the nutritional yeast and blend until it resembles a powder, about 10 seconds or so. Then add all the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.
If you need to soak the cashews overnight (if NOT using a high-powered blender), drain the cashews before adding to the blender. Then add all remaining ingredients on blend until smooth.
You may need to add a little extra water and stir to get it to combine evenly, but a 1/2 cup works perfectly for me.
Serve this dip with chips, or as a quesadilla base for cheese. This recipe makes about 1 1/2 cups, or 6 servings. It will last about a week in the fridge, in an airtight container.
Do you love easy-to-make dips? Try one of these other simple, healthy recipes:
- Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip
- Olive Tapenade (+20 Ways to Use It)
- Spinach Artichoke Macadamia Nut Dip
- Classic Guacamole
- White Bean Edamame Hummus
- Kale and Sunflower Seed Pesto
- Arugula Pesto
If you make these 5-Minute Black Bean Dip, please let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and tag your photo with #veggie__chick on Instagram.
5-Minute Black Bean Dip (no cooking required)
Pin RateIngredients
- 1/2 cup raw cashews - Soak cashews in water overnight and drain, for a creamier dip. If using a Vitamix or high powered blender, no need to soak.
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chile powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Spanish paprika
- 1-2 tablespoons hot sauce of choice - I like jalapeño
- 1 15 ounce can black beans - rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- To make this dip, first you’ll want to access if you need to soak your cashews in water or not.
- If NOT soaking the cashews (only if using a high-powered blender), add the DRY cashews to the blender with the nutritional yeast and blend until it resembles a powder, 10 seconds or so. Then add all remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.
- You may need to add a little extra water and stir to get it to combine evenly, but a 1/2 cup water works perfectly for me.
- Serve this dip with chips, or as a quesadilla base for cheese. This recipe makes about 1 1/2 cups, or 6 servings. It will last about a week in the fridge, in an airtight container.
teresa says
I tried this recipe and I probably did something wrong – but it’s very liquid! any suggestions! thank you
Christin McKamey says
Hi Teresa, sorry to hear this, I’m not sure what happened. =) Did you use more water than in the recipe? Did you also rinse and drain the beans?