The big game (Super Bowl) is one day away! The Seahawks and Patriots are playing in Santa Clara, California. I have to say I don’t care much about the game. For me it’s all about the commercials (at 10 million each for top-tier spots), the Halftime Show (interested to see what Bad Bunny is all about) and, of course, the food!

Did you know more calories are consumed during the Super Bowl than during Thanksgiving? I’m guessing it’s all the high calorie treats, such as wings, dips, chips, nachos and beer. I have made a Spicy Black Bean Dip that is actually healthy (especially if served with vegetables). It features black beans, orange and lime juice, which to me, makes it very Miami and cilantro, red onion and garlic for extra flavor.

Pluses for this recipe include the fact it only takes about ten minutes to make, it can be made ahead and kept in the fridge for a week and is served at room temperature. It is also only 30 calories per tablespoon! Serve with Tostito scoops, plantain chips and veggies.

Spicy Black Bean Dip

Recipe by The Miami HeraldCourse: AppetizerCuisine: CubanDifficulty: Easy

Prep time

10

minutes

An easy, make-ahead recipe that packs a punch of flavor.

Ingredients

• 1 small red onion, peeled and quartered

• 1 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves

• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced

• 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

• 1/2 cup orange juice

• Juice of one lime

Directions

• Combine onion, cilantro and garlic in food processor fitted with metal blade. Process until finely chopped. Add remaining ingredients. Process using on-off switch, pulling until evenly chopped; do not puree.
  
• Scrape into serving dish, cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving. Serve with Tostito scoops, plantain chips and veggies.

Notes

• If you’d like a spicier dip, you can add a de-seeded, chopped jalapeño in with the onion, cilantro and garlic. Please note, the dip will get spicier as it sits.