Black Bean Corn Feta Dip

Black bean corn and feta dip recipe- Chunky Cold Chip dip that can be made in advance. A great appetiser for parties and holidays!

This dip is vegetarian, Gluten free and super healthy! You can make it vegan by substituting the honey and Feta with vegan alternatives.

We entertain a lot! I mean a lot! So dips are something we make on a weekly basis.

There is always a smooth and creamy dip like my 5 minute yogurt dip on my appetiser platter.This corn black bean feta dip is a chunky dip that gives a nice contrast to a creamy dip.

I will be frank, the first time I made it, I did'nt think it would become such a hit.But it did!

This dip is my favourite, especially as a host.I have two reasons

• You can make this in advance and refrigerate.Just throw it toghther the night before.
• Very low effort but high impact dip.

Ingredients

It's a pretty basic list.You will be surprised!

• Corn
• Black Beans
• Scallians or Green Onions
• Feta
• Olive Oil
• Lemon
• Honey or Maple Syrup
• Salt

Corn- I use frozen corn kernals.You don't even need to thaw it.Just throw it in the pan straight away.

You can also use canned corn.Make sure to drain the canning liquid and give the corn a quick rinse before using.

Black Beans- I used the canned version.Just drain and rinse before using.

Scallions- Just the green bits of the green or spring onion.

Honey / Maple Syrup- This is the secret ingredient! I mean feta and honey is such a vibe! Use maple syrup if you want to make this vegan.

Olive Oil- This can be skipped or replaced with butter if you want.

How to make feta black bean corn dip

I like to roast the corn a bit.This gives the dip more depth of flavour.Also the heat of the corn makes the crumbled feta cheese creamy.

Step 1: Prep

Drain and rinse any canned produce- Corn and Black beans.You can skip this if you are using frozen corn.

If you are using feta in brine, give it a quick rinse and pat with tissue paper before using.Try and get the feta thats usually added to salads.The crumbly kinds.

Step 2: Saute Corn

Saute the corn in little olive oil or butter.Char it a bit to get that added flavour.

Step 3: Dressing

Whisk the lemon juice, Honey and Salt toghether.

Make sure to keep the salt low because feta cheese usually has a lot of salt.

Step 4: Assemble

Add the scallians, roasted corn and black beans to a bowl.Add the honey lemon, salt mix.

Crumble the feta on top.Give it a mix.Thats it!

Seriously simple recipe!

Variations

Want some twists to this?

Spicy black bean corn dip

Make it spicy by adding chopped jalapeno or chilli flakes.

How to serve this bean dip

As i said above, you can make this in advance.Serve it warm or cold.I usually make it the night before and serve it cold.

Now depending on how many people are eating this, you can tweek what you serve with it.

1-3 people

Just you..in front of the tele? Eat it with chips.Thats all it needs.

4+ people

If you are serving this for a party, make a few more dips and crisps.Here is my list

• Yogurt Dip , Hummus ,Red Pepper Feta Dip
• Chips, Nachos,Toasted Bread
• Veggies- Carrot, cucumber and celery sticks
• Cheese Ball- Spicy or sweet
• Fruits

Leftovers and Storage

This dip keeps very well in the refrigerator.It also doubles up as a salad or a side.

You can do so much with leftover feta corn black bean dip.Here are some quick ideas

• Feta corn black bean Bruchetta
• Add it to boiled Pasta
• Eat it as a salad with rice

If you make this delicious corn black bean and feta dip, do leave me a comment.I would love to know your thoughts on it!