Vanilla-Scented Rice Pudding
Spicy Black Bean Dip
By :Meals in a Jar Cookbook by Pamela Ellgen |

Whenever I’m running late with dinner, it’s nice to have a healthy appetizer to snack on. This one is savory and offers protein and fiber from black beans blended with savory spices.
Jar size: 4 cups
Course | Appetizer |
Cuisine | Modern |
Difficulty | Easy |
Browse Category | Vegan & Vegetarian |
Duration | 30-60 min |
Diet | Gluten Free, Vegan |
Cooking Technique | Pressure Cook |
Main Ingredient | Bell Pepper, Black Beans, Chili Powder, Cumin, Dried Garlic, Dried Onion, Mozzarella, Vegetable Broth, Vegetables, Water |
Prep Time | 5 minutes |
Cook Time | 35 minutes |
Servings |
6-8 Servings
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Ingredients
Dry ingredients
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon dried garlic
- 1/4 cup dried onion
- 2 tablespoons dried green bell pepper
- 2 cups dried black beans
For cooking and serving
- 3 1/2 cups vegetable broth or water; plus more as needed
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese to serve, optional
- diced green bell peppers to serve
- diced red onion to serve
- corn chips or raw vegetables; for dipping
Ingredients
Dry ingredients
For cooking and serving
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Instructions
Preparation:
- Layer the dry ingredients in the jar in the order listed.
To Cook:
- Place all of the jarred ingredients into the Instant Pot. Add
3 1/2 cups of vegetable broth or water. Stir to mix. Cover with the lid and ensure the vent is in the “Sealed” position. Pressure cook or Manual on High for 35 minutes. Allow the steam pressure to release naturally for 20 minutes. Use an immersion blender or carefully transfer the contents of the Instant Pot to a blender and puree until somewhat smooth, adding additional vegetable broth or water as needed to blend.
To Serve:
- Pour the mixture into a serving dish and top with the shredded cheese, if using. Top with diced bell peppers and onions, and serve with corn chips or raw vegetables.

Meals in a Jar Cookbook by Pamela Ellgen
Pamela Ellgen is a food blogger at Surfgirleats.com and cookbook author of Mastering Meal Prep, Sheet Pan Ketogenic, Cast Iron Paleo, and Soup & Comfort. Her work has been featured in Outside Magazine, TODAY food, Healthline, Huffington Post, Edible Phoenix, and The Portland Tribune. When she’s not in the kitchen, Pamela enjoys surfing, practicing yoga, and playing with her kids. She lives in California with her husband and two children.
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