Zesty Black Bean and Hemp Dip
A quick, fiber-packed dip blending creamy black beans with nutty hemp seeds and bright lime juice. Served with crisp bell pepper scoops for a satisfying, energy-stabilizing snack.
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthDigestive comfort
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Before you start
Your 5-minute game plan
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Equipment
Food processor · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Batch prep: Multiply the dip ingredients by three or four and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days for grab-and-go snacking.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep cup canned black beans (rinsed)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
From Your Pantry
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Next: In a small bowl or mini food…
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In a small bowl or mini food…
In a small bowl or mini food processor, combine the black beans, hemp seeds, water, olive oil, lime juice, cumin, garlic powder, and salt.
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Mash with a fork for a chunky…
Mash with a fork for a chunky texture, or blend until smooth, adding another splash of water if needed to reach your preferred consistency.
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Transfer the black bean dip to a…
Transfer the black bean dip to a serving dish and top with the roasted pumpkin seeds for extra crunch.
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Serve immediately alongside the bell pepper strips…
Serve immediately alongside the bell pepper strips for scooping.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Batch prep
Batch prep: Multiply the dip ingredients by three or four and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days for grab-and-go snacking.
Digestion support
Digestion support: Rinsing canned beans thoroughly removes excess sodium and some of the oligosaccharides that can cause gas.
Maximize iron
Maximize iron: The massive dose of Vitamin C in the raw bell pepper naturally boosts your body's ability to absorb the plant-based iron from the beans and seeds.
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