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A close-up of a creamy Cauldron Black Bean & Avocado Dip topped with fresh avocado slices, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro.

“Cauldron” Black Bean & Avocado Dip

This black bean and avocado dip is a visually striking and nutritious appetizer, perfect for Halloween parties or any gathering. It features layers of creamy avocado, hearty black beans, and a unique chipotle-mayo and parmesan-crusted corn.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Corn
  • 3 corn
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 250 ml chipotle mayonnaise
  • 125 g parmesan cheese grated
For the Dip
  • 1 cucumber medium, seeds removed
  • 1/4 red onion diced
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 1 punnet cherry tomatoes diced
  • 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 cup black beans
  • 1/2 lime juiced
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Grill pan
  • Basting brush
  • Mixing bowl
  • Serving platter

Method
 

  1. Boil the corn in boiling water for 3 minutes. Remove and pat dry.
  2. Brush the corn with olive oil. Grill on a hot grill pan until charred.
  3. Brush the charred corn with chipotle mayonnaise. Roll in grated parmesan cheese until evenly coated.
  4. Cut the corn kernels off the cob and set aside.
  5. Peel and shred the cucumber, discarding the seeds.
  6. Dice the red onion, avocado, and cherry tomatoes.
  7. In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded cucumber, diced red onion, diced avocado, diced cherry tomatoes, chopped cilantro, black beans, and lime juice. Mix gently.
  8. Spread half of the dip mixture onto a serving platter.
  9. Arrange half of the parmesan-crusted corn over the dip. Reserve some corn for the top.
  10. Season with salt and pepper.
  11. Top with the remaining dip mixture and the reserved corn.
  12. Season again with salt and pepper.

Notes

This dip is designed to be visually appealing with distinct layers. For a true 'cauldron' effect, consider how you arrange the final layer of corn.

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