Instant Pot Black Bean Dip

Are you having a super bowl party? This Instant Pot Black Bean Dip should be a hit. Not only delicious, but very easy to make. You don’t have to soak your dried beans ahead of time just pour them into your Instant Pot. Serves 24 Total Time 45 Minutes

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cup dried black beans
1 medium onion, diced
4 cloves of garlic, peeled and minced
2 medium jalapeños (approx. 1/3 cup chopped)
1 14.5 oz can diced or crushed tomatoes
1 3/4 cup vegetable broth
1 1/2 Tablespoons avocado oil
juice of 1 lime
2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
3/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

Cheesy Baked Black Bean Dip
(Make the above recipe and after cooking add)
4 oz cream cheese, softened 
1 cup grated pepper jack or cheddar cheese 

TASTY TOPPING OPTIONS

• chopped tomatoes
• sliced jalapeños 
• diced bell pepper
• chopped red onion
• cilantro
• sour cream
• greek yogurt
• salsa
• pico de gallo
• guacamole

Directions:

Rinse your black beans and toss them into your Instant Pot. Dice and chop your vegetables and mince your garlic. Add your vegetables, garlic, tomatoes, broth, oil, lime juice and spices to the pot and mix. Close the lid, press the bean button and cook 30 minutes on high.  Use natural release method for 10 minutes then quick release remaining pressure.

Use a blender or a food processor to blend the dip until creamy. When cooled taste test and adjust seasonings accordingly. If you want it spicier add hot sauce, red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper. To serve add your favorite toppings. Yum Yum 

Cheesy Baked Black Bean Dip

Preheat oven to 350F. Add cream cheese to your bean dip before blending then pour into a lightly greased cast iron skillet and top with grated cheese. Bake 15 minutes.