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Zesty bean dip and baked chips
This recipe takes chips and dip to a whole new level. Pack the chips and dip separately for an on-the-go snack that is out of this world.
Ingredients
- small whole grain flour or corn tortillas6
- chili powder4 mL (¾ tsp)
- black beans, drained and rinsed1 can (540 mL/19 oz)
- medium or hot salsa125 mL (½ cup)
- grated lime zest1 mL (¼ tsp)
- lime juice (about 1 lime)30 mL (2 tbsp)
- small shallot, minced1
- ground cumin2 mL (½ tsp)
- ground pepperPinch
- chopped fresh cilantro45 mL (3 tbsp)
- chopped fresh basil (optional)30 mL (2 tbsp)
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 4 steps
Preheat the oven to 200 °C (400 °F).
Cut each tortilla into 8 wedges and place in a resealable plastic bag. Spray tortillas with cooking spray and sprinkle with chili powder; seal and shake bag to coat tortilla wedges. Place on large baking sheet and bake in preheated oven for about 8 minutes or until golden and crisp. Let cool completely before using.
In a food processor, purée beans, salsa, lime zest, lime juice, shallot, cumin and pepper until smooth. Scrape into bowl and stir in cilantro and basil, if using.
Serve with tortilla chips.





