With Memorial day coming here are 2 Crowd pleasing healthy dips; Black Bean and Hummus. Why buy these dips when they are so easy to make and low calorie. Serve with vegies or thin rice chips, they are healthy and a special dip treat. Since I have been watching what I eat I have been coming up with new creative ways to enjoy food. These dips are sure to win over a crowd and keep you weight in check.
Note: I have been keeping 2 things in my fridge to be sure to add them when need to any meal. Roasted Poblano Peppers and roasted garlic.
BLACK BEAN DIP
- Black beans 1 can
- Poblano 1 roasted
- 2-3 tsb of hot sauce
- juice of one lime
- 1 shallot chopped med size pieces
- Open , drain and rinse beans in a strainer..drain water off
- place in a food processor (I use a small one)
- cut roasted poblano pepper** smaller pieces to fit in processor
- add chopped shallot , hot sauce, lime
- blend, chill and serve
** How to Roast a Poblano peppers (on the grill) then putting in a bowl , cover with saran wrap and and sweating the skin off. Take skin off and store- Poblanos are mild yet mild heat they add flavor, try them on a sandwich
- 1 can of chick pea
- 3 tbs of olive oil
- 1-2 cloves of roasted garlic
- salt pepper
- Open , drain and rinse beans in a strainer..drain water off
- place in a food processor (I use a small one) start to blend the chick peas and add oil as needed to make smooth
- cut roasted garlic peeled and add to taste it is milder than fresh
- blend, chill and serve
How to roast Garlic: Cut the tops off an entire clove pour olive oil rapping in tin foil and place in oven for about an hour- roasted garlic is much milder and smoother. Do several at a time keep in fridge to add to anything.
Easy and healthy enjoy!
those look FABULOUS!
Can’t wait to try these they both sound delicious!~
i love how easy they both are to make. done and done! thanks!
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