Easiest Hot Bean Dip

This vegan hot bean dip so simple it barely qualifies as a recipe. But it's so tasty that it hardly matters. Serve with plenty of good-quality tortilla chips. Or scoop some of the hot dip into a thermos to pack as an offbeat lunch for school or office; pack the tortilla chips separately. Photos by Hannah Kaminsky.

Easiest Hot Bean Dip

This vegan hot bean dip so simple it barely qualifies as a recipe. But it's so tasty that it hardly matters. Serve with plenty of good-quality tortilla chips.

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Course: Snack / Dip

Cuisine: Vegan

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 4 to 6

Author: Veg Kitchen

Ingredients

• 1 cup regular or spicy organic refried beans check the label to make sure they're vegan — about half of a 15- to 16-ounce can
• 1 cup salsa use your favorite variety
• 1 to 2 scallions thinly sliced, optional
• ⅔ cup grated vegan cheese such as Daiya, any flavor
• Tortilla chips for serving

Instructions

• Combine the beans and salsa in a small saucepan. If the beans are too thick and clumpy, add a little water to loosen, but let the mixture remain thick. Heat until hot and bubbly.
• Transfer half the bean mixture to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with half of the optional scallions and half of the cheese.
• Pour in the rest of bean mixture and pat in evenly. Sprinkle with the remaining optional scallions and the remaining cheese.
• Microwave briefly if you’d like the cheese to be more melted. Place in the center of a platter and surround with tortilla chips.

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