Prep time: 10 minutes

Recipe makes: 2-4 servings (about 2 tablespoons per serving)

Ingredients:

• 15-oz. can unsalted, fat-free black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 clove garlic
• ¼ c. cilantro
• 2 tbs. olive oil
• ¼ c. water
• ½ small jalapeño pepper (optional), ribs and seeds removed

Equipment and supplies:

• Food processor or blender

Instructions:

1. Place beans, garlic, lemon juice, cilantro, olive oil, and water into the bowl of a food processor or blender. Process until smooth, about 5 minutes, stopping halfway through to scrape down the sides.
2. Serve with fresh cut-up vegetables — try carrots, broccoli, bell peppers, and celery — for dipping.

Reviewed by: Meredith Parkinson, RD