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    Home » Recipes

    3 Bean Party Dip

    June 3, 2021 by Patti Estep 4 Comments

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    Tortilla scoop with 3 bean dip
    Three bean dip in a blue bowl

    This recipe for 3 bean party dip is fresh and tasty any time of year. Whether you are watching the Superbowl, a girls' night out, or even a family picnic.  Made with whole beans and other tasty ingredients much like a bean salad but served with tortilla chips.

    Three bean party dip in a blue bowl.

    A great heathy recipe this 3 bean party dip is perfect for a game day treat or can easily be served as a side dish. I originally tried this from a good friend who uses bottled salad dressing and some different spices to make this dip.

    However, I really like making my own dressings and decided to try and create something similar with fresh dressing and my favorite spices.

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    Chick peas, black beans, corn, pinto beans, red onions, cilantro, garlic, limes, tortilla scoops and dressing.

    What's in the Recipe

    The majority of the recipe is beans that are whole and not smashed or refried as you might think when you hear the words, "bean dip." That makes it super satisfying as far as a dip goes. The beans are full of fiber and protein so you don't feel bad about eating a few or several.

    It's tasty enough that your family and friends won't even think that it's healthy. The best part is that it works well during the cold months during football season as well as a yummy appetizer at a summer picnic.

    You can also eat the leftovers for lunch as this recipe works great as a bean salad side dish.

    A corn chip scoop holding three bean party dip.

    Bean Dip Options

    You can use different beans. I think kidney and lima beans have an unusual texture that some people don't like. However, great northern beans, navy beans, or red beans would work. The choice is yours to try.

    How to Serve the Dip

    Scoop-style tortilla chips are perfect with this dip, however, you could also use crostini or freshly sliced bread rounds. Anything with weight that can hold this crunchy and chunky dip.

    Finally, since you are using whole beans I feel that this dip holds up for several days in the fridge. So if you are lucky enough to have some leftover you can continue to eat it day after day.

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    3 bean party dip in a blue bowl

    3 Bean Party Dip

    Here's a healthy and tasty 3 bean party dip that everyone will love. Tastes even better a day later.
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Appetizers and Snacks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 - 5 cups
    Calories 202 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 can black beans rinsed and drained
    • 1 can pinto beans rinsed and drained
    • 1 can chick peas rinsed and drained
    • 1 cup corn
    • 1/2 c red onion finely diced
    • 1/4 c fresh cilantro chopped can substitute flat leaf parsley or basil

    Dressing

    • 1/4 c Mayonnaise
    • 1 clove garlic
    • 1 T . fresh cilantro leaves
    • Juice and zest of one lime
    • Juice and zest of one lemon
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • 1/2 t . hot pepper flakes optional

    Instructions
     

    • Make the dressing by chopping the garlic and cilantro in a food processor.
    • Add mayo, juices, pepper flakes and salt and pepper and combine.
    • Toss dressing with beans, onions, corn and cilantro in a large bowl.
    • Serve with scoop-style tortilla chips.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 202kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 7gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 405mgFiber: 7gSugar: 9g

    Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although attempts have been made to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.

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    About Patti Estep

    Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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    Comments

    1. Jill O

      November 07, 2021 at 3:28 pm

      Hi Patty, I made your delicious bean dip and the flavors are incredible! My dressing did come out a little thin and tends to pool at the bottom of the bowl. I’m wondering if you have a recommendation for thickening it up a little bit?
      Thx Jill

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      • Patti Estep

        November 07, 2021 at 3:48 pm

        Jill, I'm glad you like the recipe. I don't really have any good ideas for thickeners but you could reduce the amount of dressing and that should help some.

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    2. Lisa

      January 28, 2016 at 8:54 am

      Your dressing sounds much healthier! Looking forward to trying your version Patti.

      Reply
      • Patti

        January 28, 2016 at 9:00 am

        Awww Lisa, you are very kind. Your version was delicious but I didn't have time to go to the store so I used what I had on hand. Normally I would not have cilantro but I was making fish tacos so I had more than enough and extra limes.
        Thanks for stopping by,
        Patti

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