Smoky Roasted Red Pepper and Kidney Bean Chilli Dip
Prep
15 mins
Cook
0 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
My favorite thing about this dip is how ridiculously easy it is to throw together. You literally just blend everything and you're done, no cooking required, which makes it perfect for last minute entertaining or when you want something healthy without the fuss. The kidney beans are packed with fiber and protein, so you're actually eating something genuinely good for you while enjoying this smoky, zesty flavor. The roasted red peppers give you that gorgeous depth, the smoked paprika adds a wonderful warmth, and the lime juice and fresh coriander keep everything bright and fresh. Serve it with crackers, veggies, or pita chips and watch it disappear.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 400 gcanned kidney beans(drained and rinsed)
- 300 groasted red peppers in brine(drained)
- 200 ggreek yogurt
- 60 gtomato paste
- 2 tspsmoked paprika
- 1 tspground cumin
- 2garlic cloves minced
- 30 mllime juice
- 15 gfresh coriander chopped
- 1 tspsea salt
- ½ tspblack pepper
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Add drained kidney beans and roasted red peppers to a food processor along with the Greek yogurt and tomato paste.
Tip: Don't rinse the peppers too vigorously as they can become mushy.
- 2
Sprinkle in the smoked paprika, ground cumin, minced garlic, and sea salt.
Tip: Smoked paprika is key for that authentic chilli flavor without any heat.
- 3
Pulse everything together until you reach your desired consistency, somewhere between chunky and smooth depending on preference.
Tip: Leave some texture rather than making it completely smooth for better mouthfeel.
- 4
Squeeze in the lime juice and pulse once more to combine.
Tip: The acidity brightens all the flavors beautifully.
- 5
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper as needed.
Tip: Remember the dip will develop flavor as it sits, so don't over season initially.
- 6
Transfer to a serving bowl and top with the freshly chopped coriander.
Tip: Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to two days.
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