This Confetti Bean Dip is light, refreshing, and packed with delicious flavor! This 5 minute dip is perfect for game day, taco night, or everyday snacking!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! I hope yours was fabulous! Ours was….well….probably appropriate for a family with 4 kids. We stayed home, ate chicken tortilla soup, watched the ball drop, and then proceeded to take turns falling asleep while we waited for it to hit midnight. I told Jorden it may take the cake as the lamest New Years Eve on the books….although I have the feeling we may have plenty more just like it in our future.
It’s funny, if you think about it. How we all make such a big deal about New Years Eve. I mean – it’s just another night, right? But still….there’s something about it. Something that makes you feel like you NEED to have plans! Or at the very least, a little something out of the ordinary.
Confetti Bean Dip – A mexican delight
Well, we may have failed in the “ordinary” department (our night was nothing if not ordinary)….but I’d like to think we made up for it in deliciousness. Chips, guacamole, quesadillas, chicken tortilla soup….and this confetti bean dip.
So ordinary, but so amazingly good.
I have to say – I’m kind of in love with this dip. Not only is it delicious, and healthy, and so easy to whip up….but just look at it! It’s SO pretty!!! And I love that it’s a fresh alternative to so many of the typical party dips. I kept the seasoning light – just lime juice, kosher salt, and a touch of olive oil – and it. was. perfect! Good enough to redeem even the lamest of New Years Eves….or at least keep us full and happy.
Ingredients
- 1 15 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and minced
- 1/2 c. diced red onion
- 1/2 c. diced yellow pepper
- 1/2 c. chopped grape tomatoes
- 1/2 c. chopped fresh cilantro
- juice of 1 lime
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients and mix.
- Serve with tortilla chips or on top of chicken, fish, or tacos.
Genius Kitchen has a wonderful Italian Mixed Bean Soup on their site. If you are a soup lover, this recipe is a must!
Jess says
I make this a lot and it’s so good it doesn’t feel like it’s healthy but it is! Such a treat! Chips and salsa are favorites for us and the added protein power of the beans make it a win win! Sounds like you had a relaxing New Year! Going out is overrated, especially when you live in the Northeast…or Wisconsin 😉 We stayed home too!
Jeff says
Wow thank you for sharing this Confetti Bean Dip recipe and have blessed 2016!
marcie says
Your New Years sounded great — especially with plenty of Mexican food! I could make a meal out of this dip for sure — it looks right up my alley!
Cathy Trochelman says
Thanks, Marcie! We love Mexican food, and I especially love when I can keep it light!
Lori @ RecipeGirl says
Love this very pretty and healthy dip!
Cathy Trochelman says
Thanks so much, Lori! I do love the fact that I can feel good about eating it!
Chandra@The Plaid & Paisley Kitchen says
We had many New Years just like that one! I do love this dip! It’s almost like a bean salsa and would be great while watching football!
Cathy Trochelman says
Thanks, Chandra! I’m guessing our New Years was the common experience of many….it just takes some getting used to 😉
Renee - Kudos Kitchen says
I love a good bean dip. This one is as pretty as it is tasty looking!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
This is just TOO pretty! Love it for a party!
Katerina @ Diethood says
Watching the ball drop with a bowl of this dip?? YASSS! Doesn’t sound too bad to me!