Before a BBQ, it’s great to have something on hand to satisfy hungry guests before the food’s ready. A quick and easy dish, which can easily be prepared ahead of time, is an avocado and corn bean dip. There’s no real recipe, I just throw a bunch of things together in a bowl and mix!
- 1 can of black beans, rinsed thoroughly and drained
- 1 can of corn kernels, drained
- 1 large or 2 small avocados, diced
- Splash of lemon or lime juice
- Salt to taste
- Optional: diced bell peppers or jalepenos
After experimenting with various supermarket tortilla chips,
my favourite to use with the dip is Neal Brother’s Extremely Tasty Tortilla
Chips – particularly, the organic blue with flax version.
It’s not oily or too salty, so you can taste the dip. The
chip is thin enough to have a brittle crunch, but can still scoop up the
ingredients. Plus, the flax seeds mixed into it adds a great sesame element.
Brothers, Peter and Chris, started Neal Brothers Foods in
1988 making croutons out of their parents’ kitchen in Aurora, Ontario. They
have come a long way since then expanding into various snacking products and
sauces, which are distributed in major grocery chains (I purchase them at Loblaws
or Whole Foods).
So, stock some beans, corn and chips in your pantry. With
the addition of a semi-ripe avocado, you’ll be amazed with the delicious snack
you can create.
