Creamy Pinto Bean Dip

Ingredients

• •1 tablespoon olive oil
• •⅓ cup chopped red onion
• •1 can pinto beans
• •2 cloves garlic
• •3 tablespoons chopped red bell pepper
• •¾ teaspoon chili powder
• •1½ teaspoons red wine vinegar
• •¼ teaspoon dried oregano
• •¾ teaspoon kosher salt
• •¼ teaspoon black pepper
• •to taste seasonings

Cooking Instructions

1. 1.

   Heat oil in a large skillet over medium. Add onion and cook until softened, 4-5 minutes. Add beans, garlic, and bell pepper and cook, stirring, until softened and warmed through, 4-5 minutes. Stir in chili powder and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more.

   10 min

2. 2.

   Pulse bean mixture, vinegar, oregano, 3/4 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. pepper, and 1/4 cup water in a food processor, adding water by the tablespoonful if needed, until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve warm or at room temperature.

   5 min

3. 3.

   Bean dip can be made 3 days ahead. Store in an airtight container and chill.