Snappy Bean Dip Food

EASY BEAN DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Slice green onions dividing the white and green portions. Set the green part aside.
• Combine cream cheese, refried beans, taco seasoning and sour cream with a hand mixer on until fluffy.
• Add the whites of the onions, jalapenos, chiles and 2 cups of cheddar cheese.
• Spread into a 2qt (or 8x8) baking dish.
• Top with remaining cheese and bake 20-25 minutes or hot and cheese is melted.
• Serve with tortilla chips.

SNAPPY BEAN DIP

Steps:

• Soak and cook beans according to directions.
• Drain.
• Place beans and remaining ingredients except 1 tablespoon of the green onions in blender container.
• Blend until smooth or, mash beans to puree and mix with remaining ingredients.
• Place in small bowl and garnish with 1 tablespoon chopped green onion.
• Serve as a dip with crisp raw vegetables or corn chips.

SPICY REFRIED BEAN DIP

Steps:

• In medium saucepan, combine all ingredients.
• Cook until hot and bubbly.
• Serve warm or room temperature.
• Makes 2 to 3 cups.

SMASHED BEAN DIP

Steps:

• Put half the beans and chickpeas into a food processor with the lemon juice, garlic, cumin and yogurt, then whizz until smooth. Tip in the rest of the beans and pulse once to get a very chunky dip. Stir in the lemon zest and plenty of seasoning, then divide between 4 containers and store in the fridge.