Spooky Bat Bean Dip Platter (Printer View)

Creamy black bean dip sculpted into bats, served with veggies and crunchy chips for a festive appetizer.

# What you'll need:

→ Black Bean Dip

01 - 2 cans (15 oz each) black beans, drained and rinsed
02 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
03 - 1/2 cup sour cream
04 - 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
05 - 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Decoration & Serving

10 - 1/2 cup sliced black olives
11 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
12 - 1 cup baby carrots
13 - 1 cup cucumber slices
14 - 2 cups tortilla chips (blue corn preferred)
15 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

# Method:

01 - Combine black beans, minced garlic, sour cream, lime juice, cilantro, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in a food processor. Blend until smooth and adjust seasoning as needed.
02 - Transfer the dip to a large serving platter and spread into bat shapes about 1/2 inch thick using a spatula.
03 - Place two sliced black olives on each bat for eyes; optionally add small pieces of cherry tomato or cheddar cheese for pupils.
04 - Arrange blue corn tortilla chips along the sides of each bat to resemble wings.
05 - Surround the bats with baby carrots, cucumber slices, and remaining cherry tomatoes for a festive presentation.
06 - Serve immediately with extra chips and fresh vegetables for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Creamy and flavorful black bean dip
  • Fun festive presentation shaped like bats
02 -
  • For a vegan version, substitute sour cream with a plant-based alternative
  • Add a pinch of cayenne for extra heat
03 -
  • Use food-safe cutters to perfect the bat shapes
  • Serve immediately to prevent chips from getting soggy
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