West Indian Bean Dip Recipe

Name: West Indian Bean Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 bacon slices; 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion (about 1 medium); 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 2 19-ounce cans white beans such as cannellini, rinsed and drained; 1 cup freshly grated Monterey Jack (about 4 ounces); 1/2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon or lime juice, or to taste; cayenne to taste; Accompaniment: tortilla chips or assorted crudites

Servings: persons

6 bacon slices
1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion (about 1 medium)
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 19-ounce cans white beans such as cannellini, rinsed and drained
1 cup freshly grated Monterey Jack (about 4 ounces)
1/2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon or lime juice, or to taste
cayenne to taste
Accompaniment: tortilla chips or assorted crudites

1
In a large skillet cook bacon over moderately low heat, stirring, until crisp.
2
Transfer bacon to paper towels and pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat.
3
In reserved fat cook onion and garlic with salt and pepper to taste over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened and pale golden.
4
Add chili powder and cumin and cook, stirring, 1 minutes.
5
Add beans and cook, stirring, 5 minutes.
6
In a food processor puree bean mixture with all remaining ingredients except bacon until smooth and transfer to a bowl.
7
Crumble bacon and stir into dip with salt and pepper to taste.
8
Dip may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.
9
Bring dip to room temperature before serving.
10
Serve dip with tortilla chips or crudites.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 bacon slices, 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion (about 1 medium), 2 tablespoons minced garlic, 1 tablespoon chili powder, and more.

Yes, West Indian Bean Dip falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

West Indian Bean Dip

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