Bean Dips: So Easy and Cheap to Make, You Should Never Buy Ready-Made
Posted on 27 October 2007 under Uncategorized
Bean Dips: So Easy and Cheap to Make, You Should Never Buy Ready-Made
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D.
When I see jars of expensive bean dips for sale in the supermarket, I just shake my head. Nothing could be easier to make. Just open a can of beans and pour it into a blender along with some seasonings. Here are three recipes to get you started you ll find it s easy to invent more.
Zippy Black Bean Dip
1 can black beans, drained
1 clove garlic
Bottled hot sauce or chopped pickled jalapeno peppers, to taste
1 tablespoon mild vinegar (or to taste)
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon chili powder
Mash the ingredients together or puree in a blender. Serve with raw vegetable dippers.
Yield: About 2 cups
Hummus
1 can chick peas, drained
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup tomato sauce
Juice of one lemon
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Pinch cayenne
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Black pepper to taste
Puree all ingredients in a blender. Serve as a dip for raw vegetables.
Yield: about 2 cups
Tex-Mex Bean Dip
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup bouillon or a little olive oil
1 can kidney beans, drained
juice of one lime
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves
2 teaspoons mild chili powder
pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
Heat the onions, peppers and the bouillon or oil in a small pot and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Combine with the remaining ingredients in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Serve with raw vegetable dippers of your choice.
Yield: About 2 cups
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Dr. Gabe Mirkin has been a radio talk show host for 25 years and practicing physician for more than 40 years he is board certified in four specialties, including sports medicine. Read or listen to hundreds of his fitness and health reports at http://www.DrMirkin.com
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