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SPICY PEPPERONCINI, ARTICHOKE & KALE DIP

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Sneaking in with a super easy appetizer before the big day tomorrow. I think it’s a fact that most people love a dip. This one has all the comfort and familiarity of a typical creamy and cheesy artichoke dip, but obviously I’ve remixed it a bit. It comes together quickly and is made with 10-ish ingredients total. A holiday entertaining win!

Warm artichoke dip is super popular this time of year, and while I was working on this recipe, I noticed that a lot of sites/magazines label this dish as “hot” artichoke dip–a nod to it being baked and served hot obviously. Right away, my brain went to actually making the dip hot and spicy (and also warm) because I enjoy making everything spicy.

We make this dip totally vegan with a super flavourful cashew cream. I’ve also added pepperoncini peppers for that bit of SPICE (both in the cashew cream and chopped up into the dip itself. Pepperoncini peppers also bring brightening acidity and a flavour-rounding slight sweetness to the party too. Miso, nutritional yeast, Dijon, lemon, and garlic are all bringing their own special flare here. Kale replaces spinach for a cold weather-appropriate twist. Once this thing is all heated up in the skillet and garnished, you’re ready to get the party started.

I mostly like to eat this warm pepperoncini, artichoke and kale dip with lots of bread, but crackers and fresh vegetables are nice too. I think some people do tortilla chips? Sign me up for that salty goodness. Sending my best if you’re celebrating holidays this weekend, whether you revel in the social time or totally dread it. I see you! Hugs.

SPICY PEPPERONCINI, ARTICHOKE & KALE DIP (VEGAN)

SERVES: Makes about 3 cups of dip
NOTES:
I prefer the flavour of frozen artichoke hearts over canned! It just seems cleaner to me.
-I reheated leftovers of this with a generous and indulgent dollop of vegan mayonnaise, and honestly I cannot recommend it more.

DIP:
¾ cup raw cashews, soaked for at least 2 hours and drained
1 tablespoon light miso
½ teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
6 pepperoncini peppers, stems removed & divided (+ more if you want it spicier)
sea salt and ground black pepper, to taste
¾ cup filtered water
2 tablespoons olive oil
12 oz frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups finely chopped fresh kale, packed

TO GARNISH:
vegan “parm”
chopped parsley
chili flakes
extra pepperoncini peppers

In an upright blender, combine the cashews, miso, lemon zest, lemon juice, Dijon, nutritional yeast, onion powder, 3 of the pepperoncini peppers, salt, pepper, and water. Blend the mixture on high until you have a thick but pourable cream. You should have about 1 ⅔ cups total of liquid. Set aside.

Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat. Chop up the remaining pepperoncini peppers and set aside. Add the oil to the pan and swirl it around. Add the chopped artichokes and pepperoncini peppers to the pan and stir. Sauté vegetables until fragrant and warmed through, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic to the pan and sauté until fragrant, about 45 seconds. Add the kale to the pan and stir. Keep cooking and stirring until the kale is quite wilted and bright green, about 3-4 minutes.

Pour the cashew cream from before into the pan, scraping out every last bit with a rubber spatula. Stir to combine with all of the vegetables. Season the mixture with salt and pepper. Once the dip is uniformly hot and seasoned to your liking, transfer it to your serving dish.

Serve the spicy pepperoncini, artichoke and kale dip with preferred garnishes and a selection of cut breads, crackers, and vegetables. Enjoy warm!

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Cheesy Green Chile Pinto Beans

This Cheesy Green Chile Pinto Bean recipe is cozy and flavorful. This delicious bean dish is a great one-pan vegetarian meal that can be enjoyed as a side or main course, with chips or corn tortillas and your favorite toppings. Each serving boasts 26 grams of protein, so you’ll feel satisfied for hours after eating.

cheesy green chile pinto beans in a bowl with guacamole and tortilla chips

Given how much I love beans and cheese, it’s a little surprising that I haven’t already posted a recipe like this one. These Cheesy Green Chile Pinto Beans are quick and easy to throw together while packing in tons of flavor. Enjoy them with tortilla chips or rice for a filling meal that’s high in protein and fiber.

Why You’ll Love These Cheesy Pinto Beans

  • Minimal Main Ingredients Needed – This recipe uses Pinto beans, canned green chile, and canned tomatoes. Cheese and spices are also needed, but if you have a stocked spice cabinet, it shouldn’t be a problem.
  • Made in One Pot – This recipe can be made in one pot with an oven-safe skillet. I used an enameled cast iron skillet to cook the bean mixture on the stove and then transferred it to the oven to melt the cheese at the end.
  • Versatile – I love having these green chile pinto beans on hand because they can be used in many different ways. I like to serve them as a side dish or enjoy them as a main with tortilla chips or corn tortillas. Add your favorite toppings or roll this filling into a burrito with some added rice.

showing how to make these cheesy pinto beans with green chile and canned tomatoes

Why Your Body Will Love These Green Chile Pinto Beans

  • Blood Sugar Regulation – Pinto beans are high in fiber and protein, giving them a low glycemic index. This means they digest slowly and don’t cause blood sugar levels to spike or rise too quickly. This makes pinto beans a healthy choice for people with diabetes who need to control their blood sugar levels more.
  • Heart Health – Beans contain a significant amount of soluble fiber, which helps decrease cholesterol absorption in the bloodstream. Lowering the “bad” cholesterol in the body can greatly reduce the chances of a stroke or heart attack.
  • Digestive Health – Beans are also high in insoluble fiber, which helps bulk up the digestive system and prevent constipation. The fiber in beans also acts as a prebiotic that feeds the good bacteria in the large intestine and carries out toxins in the system. Green chile also benefits digestion by increasing the production of gastric juices and improving nutrient absorption.

cheesy green chile pinto beans before and after they have been baked in the oven

Cheesy Green Chile Pinto Bean Recipe Ingredients

  • Pinto Beans – I used three cans of pinto beans that I rinsed and drained. I love pinto beans in this recipe, but you can use any kind of beans you like.
  • Green Chile I used two small cans of Hatch green chile. Fresh or frozen green chile is also great if you can get it. I like using the mild kind, but you can use whatever heat level you prefer.
  • Tomatoes – I used a can of fire-roasted tomatoes. I drained off most of the liquid and diced the tomatoes into pieces similar in size to the green chile (optional). Freshly diced tomatoes work great, too.
  • Spices – I seasoned these pinto beans with cumin, paprika, smoked paprika, granulated garlic, dried oregano, salt and pepper. If you don’t have these spices on hand, you can buy a packet of chili or fajita seasoning and use a Tablespoon or two.
  • Onion & Garlic – Fresh onion and garlic create a nice flavor base for this recipe and complement the other ingredients.
  • Cheese I used pepper jack cheese because I love its flavor and wanted to add some extra heat. Regular Monterey jack, or even cheddar, also works. If making this dish vegan, use your favorite meltable vegan cheese.

close up of a pan of cheesy pinto beans with green chile topped with chopped cilantro

How To Make Cheesy Pinto Beans

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Heat a large (oven-safe) skillet over medium heat and add the diced onion with a pinch of salt. Cook the onion until softened, 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Add the pinto beans, canned tomatoes, green chile, spices, and salt and pepper. Mix well to combine the ingredients completely. Let the mixture cook until heated and then simmer for about 5 minutes.
  3. Next, add half of the shredded cheese and stir until melted. Evenly sprinkle the remaining half of the cheese on top of the pinto beans and place in the preheated oven until melted, 5-7 minutes.
  4. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before enjoying. Garnish with chopped cilantro and enjoy with tortilla chips or warm corn tortillas

close up of a bowl of cheesy pinto beans with guacamole

Recipe Frequently Asked Questions

  • This recipe is already gluten-free.
  • Make this recipe vegan by using your favorite melty vegan cheese substitute.
  • Can I use black beans instead of pinto beans? Yes, any kind of beans can easily be subbed into this recipe.
  • What kind of cheese is best? I like using pepper jack in this recipe because of the heat it adds, but any cheese will do.
  • How should I enjoy this recipe? There are many ways to enjoy these pinto beans. I like to eat them with chips or warm corn tortillas. You can also make them into burritos or enjoy them as a side to scrambled eggs.
  • Is this recipe freezer-friendly? Yes, I suggest cooking the bean mixture on the stove, letting it cool completely, and then transferring it to a freezer-friendly container. Add the top layer of cheese, cover and secure, and freeze for up to three months.
  • How long do leftovers last? Leftovers should last about 4-5 days if stored in an airtight container.

Do you have a question I didn’t answer? Please ask me in the comment section below, and I will respond as soon as possible.

close up of a pan of pepper jack pinto beans with green chile

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  • Author:
    She Likes Food


  • Total Time:
    50 minutes


  • Yield:
    4-6
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Cheesy Green Chile Pinto Bean recipe is cozy and flavorful. These delicious beans are a great one pan vegetarian meal that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Serve as a side dish or as the main course, along side chips or corn tortillas, with your favorite toppings. Each serving boasts 26 grams of protein, so you’ll be satisfied for hours after eating.


Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 medium sized yellow onion, diced
  • 23 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 (15 oz) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can fire roasted tomatoes, I like to drain the liquid and then dice them up into small pieces
  • 2 (4 oz) cans diced green chile, I used mild
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (8 oz) block pepper jack cheese, grated (divided)



Instructions

  1. Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees F.  Heat a large (oven safe*) skillet over medium heat and add the diced onion, with a pinch of salt.  Cook onion until softened, 3-4 minutes.  Add in the minced garlic and cook another 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
  2. Add in the pinto beans, canned tomatoes, green chile, spices and salt and pepper.  Mix until everything is completely combined and let mixture cook until heated through and starting to simmer, about 5 minutes.
  3. Next, add half of the shredded cheese in and stir until cheese is melted.  Evenly sprinkle the remaining half of the cheese on top of the pinto beans and place in the pre-heated oven until cheese is melted, 5-7 minutes.
  4. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before enjoying.  Garnish with chopped cilantro and enjoy with tortilla chips or warm corn tortillas

Notes

*If you don’t have an oven safe skillet, you can cook the mixture in a regular skillet and then transfer it to an oven safe dish to finish cooking.

You could also place a lid on the pan once you’ve sprinkled the top layer of cheese on and let it sit for a few minutes to hopefully melt the cheese, rather than placing the entire pan in the oven.

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Category: Dinner, Vegetarian
  • Method: Stovetop, Oven
  • Cuisine: Mexican Inspired

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