Simple Black Bean Dip/Spread

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Simple Black Bean Dip/Spread

This delicious kid favorite black bean dip is so flavorful, healthy and easy to make.

Ingredients

• 1 15-ounce can of black beans, rinsed and drained
• ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves (large stems removed)
• ¼ small onion
• 1 Tablespoon sweet mild small peppers, chopped
• 1 small garlic clove, peeled
• 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

Vegetable Sticks

• Carrot, washed and cut into strips
• Celery, washed and cut into strips
• Bell peppers, washed and cut into strips

Instructions

1. Put all ingredients for the dip in a blender/food processor and process until it’s smooth.
2. Serve with vegetable sticks.

Notes

Variations to Try

• You can dip rice crackers, pita bread or pita chips
• Great on toasts

Something to Chew on 

• What is the difference between food prepared in a blender and a food processor? 
• Why are beans good for us?

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