1 can (540 mL/19 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
125 mL (½ cup) medium or hot salsa
1 mL (¼ tsp) grated lime zest
30 mL (2 tbsp) lime juice (about 1 lime)
1 small shallot, minced
2 mL (½ tsp) ground cumin
Pinch ground pepper
45 mL (3 tbsp) chopped fresh cilantro
30 mL (2 tbsp) chopped fresh basil (optional)
Directions
Preheat the oven to 200 °C (400 °F).
Cut each tortilla into 8 wedges and place in a resealable plastic bag. Spray tortillas with cooking spray and sprinkle with chili powder; seal and shake bag to coat tortilla wedges. Place on large baking sheet and bake in preheated oven for about 8 minutes or until golden and crisp. Let cool completely before using.
In a food processor, purée beans, salsa, lime zest, lime juice, shallot, cumin and pepper until smooth. Scrape into bowl and stir in cilantro and basil, if using.
Great make-ahead snack. The bean dip can be refrigerated for 5 days. Store tortilla chips in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Little chefs can help shake the tortilla wedges in the bag.
No time to make the chips? Serve the dip with your family's favourite vegetables or whole grain crackers for dipping.
Change up the beans and herbs to create different flavours and tastes sensations.