Save A festive and playful Halloween appetizer featuring a creamy black bean dip, shaped into bats and served with colorful veggies and crunchy chips.
This recipe makes Halloween fun and delicious for my family every year.
Ingredients
- Black Bean Dip: 2 cans (15 oz each) black beans, drained and rinsed, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Decoration & Serving: 1/2 cup sliced black olives (for bat eyes), 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (for garnish), 1 cup baby carrots, 1 cup cucumber slices, 2 cups tortilla chips (preferably blue corn for wings), 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional for extra garnish)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- In a food processor, combine black beans, garlic, sour cream, lime juice, cilantro, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Blend until very smooth. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Step 2:
- Transfer the bean dip to a large serving platter. Use a spatula to spread and shape the dip into several bat shapes (or one large bat) about 1/2 inch thick.
- Step 3:
- Place two sliced black olives on each bat for eyes. Add small pieces of cherry tomato or cheddar cheese in the olive centers for pupils if desired.
- Step 4:
- Arrange blue corn tortilla chips along the sides of each bat to create wings.
- Step 5:
- Garnish the platter with baby carrots, cucumber slices, and remaining cherry tomatoes around the bats for a festive look.
- Step 6:
- Serve immediately with extra chips and veggies for dipping.
Save This platter always brings smiles at our Halloween gatherings and is a hit with kids and adults alike.
Required Tools
Food processor or blender, Spatula, Large serving platter, Knife
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (sour cream optional cheese). Chips may contain corn check labels for gluten or other allergens.
Nutritional Information
Calories 180 Total Fat 5 g Carbohydrates 28 g Protein 6 g per serving
Save Enjoy making this festive dish a centerpiece at your Halloween event it adds fun and flavor!
Recipe FAQ
- → What ingredients make the dip creamy?
Sour cream adds smoothness, while the blended black beans create a thick, creamy texture.
- → Can I make this dip vegan?
Yes, substitute sour cream with a plant-based alternative to keep the creamy consistency.
- → How do you shape the dip into bat figures?
Spread the dip on a platter about 1/2 inch thick and use a spatula or food-safe cutters to form bat shapes.
- → What are good accompaniments for the dip?
Blue corn tortilla chips, baby carrots, cucumber slices, and cherry tomatoes complement the dip well.
- → How to add a spicy kick to the dip?
Incorporate a pinch of cayenne pepper into the blended dip for added heat.