Smokin’ Chipotle Bean Dip

Name: Smokin’ Chipotle Bean Dip
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h
Ingredients: 1½ to 2 cups cooked pinto beans, mashed, or 1 (15-ounce) can beans, rinsed, drained, and mashed; 1 tablespoon minced chipotle chiles in adobo, or to taste; 1 teaspoon chili powder; ¾ cup tomato salsa, purchased or homemade; ¼ cup water; Salt; ½ cup shredded vegan cheddar cheese (optional; Daiya works well in this)

Preparation info

Makes about
3 cups

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
3 hr

Appears in

Fresh from the Vegan Slow Cooker

By Robin Robertson

Published 2012

About

This bean dip is smokin’ hot thanks to the addition of chipotle chiles. This is a great dip for casual get-togethers because you can cook and serve it in the same small slow cooker. Serve with tortilla chips for dipping.

Ingredients

1½ to 2 cups cooked pinto beans, mashed, or 1 (15-ounce) can beans, rinsed, drained, and mashed

Starter
Snack
Vegan
Gluten-free

Method

Lightly oil the slow cooker insert or spray it with cooking spray. Combine the mashed beans, salsa, water, chipotle chiles, and chili powder in the slow cooker. Stir to mix well. Cover and cook on Low until the dip is hot and the flavors are well blended, 3 to 4 hours.
Just before serving, remove the lid and stir in the vegan cheese, if using, and season to tas