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Smash-It Black Bean Dip

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Squish, stir and dunk! Turn a can of beans into a yummy dip you made yourself.

15 min5 min prepAges 3 and upmedium messContains: wheat, corn

Reviewed by our team.

Safety first
  • sharp edge on opened can, so an adult should open it
  • knife use when cutting veggies, so an adult should cut them
  • choking risk for young children from hard or thick veggie pieces, so cut thin strips
  • possible allergens or sensitivities, such as tortilla ingredients like wheat or corn

What you need

  • Canned black beans, 1 can
  • Cooking oil, 1 spoonful
  • Salt, 1 pinch
  • Soft veggies (peppers, cucumber), a handful of thin soft strips
  • Tortillas, 1 to 2, cut into pieces
  • Bowl, 1
  • Fork, 1
  • Colander, 1
  • Towel, 1
  • Lemon, 1
  • Cumin, 1 pinch
  • Can opener, 1
  • Knife, 1, for a grown-up

How to do it

Grown-up prep: Open the can yourself (the lid edge is sharp) and cut the veggies into thin, soft strips. Tortillas can be torn or cut into small pieces. Check for wheat or corn sensitivities before serving.

  1. A grown-up opens the can of beans. A grown-up does this
    Ask: What do you think the beans will look like inside?
  2. Pour the beans into the strainer and drain the liquid. Ask for help if you need it
  3. Rinse the beans under cool water. Ask for help if you need it
  4. Tip the beans into the bowl.
  5. Smash the beans with the fork!
    Ask: Do you want them totally smooth or a little chunky?
  6. Squeeze in a little lemon juice. Ask for help if you need it
  7. Add a spoonful of oil.
  8. Sprinkle in a pinch of salt and a pinch of cumin.
  9. Stir everything together.
  10. Dip veggies and tortilla pieces, then share your dip with someone!
    Ask: Which dipper is your favorite with the beans?

Play it again

  • Smooth or chunky: make one dip extra smooth and one chunky, then taste both.
  • Dipper parade: line up your dippers and taste each one with the dip.
  • Taste detective: stir in a tiny bit more salt or cumin and guess what changed.
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