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Black Bean Tomatillo Dip





Yields
Makes 2 cups



Total Time
30 mins

What's good about it: Puréed beans are, of course, low in fat. Tomatillos add vitamin C and so much flavor, you won't even miss the usual cheese. Serve with baked tortilla chips.

Black Bean Tomatillo Dip




Photo: Jeffery Cross; Styling: Randy Mon
 1/2 pound tomatillos, husked and rinsed
  About 2 tbsp. coarsely chopped cilantro
 1/2 teaspoon lime zest
 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
 1 small garlic clove, minced
 1 can (15 oz.) reduced-sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
 1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
 1 teaspoon chopped canned chipotle chile
 1/3 cup chopped drained roasted red peppers
 1/4 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
Step 1
1

Preheat broiler. Put tomatillos on a rimmed baking sheet and broil 2 to 3 in. from heat, turning once, until charred in places, about 12 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes.

Step 2
2

Pulse tomatillos (including skins) only 4 or 5 times in a food processor with 2 tbsp. cilantro, the zest, and 1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper. Scrape into a bowl; set aside.

Step 3
3

Pulse garlic, beans, broth, chipotle, and remaining 1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper in a food processor until almost smooth.

Step 4
4

Spread bean mixture in a small bowl (preferably straight-sided). Spoon red peppers, then tomatillo sauce in layers on top. Spoon yogurt in the middle. Garnish with more cilantro and serve with chips.

Step 5
5

Note: Nutritional analysis is per 3-Tbsp. serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 38Calories from Fat 20
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.9g2%

Saturated Fat 0.5g3%
Cholesterol 1.6mg1%
Sodium 137mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 5.5g2%

Dietary Fiber 1.6g7%
Protein 1.9g4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.