# Required Ingredients:
→ Black Bean Dip
01 - 2 cans (15 oz each) black beans, drained and rinsed
02 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
03 - 1/2 cup sour cream
04 - 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
05 - 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Decoration & Serving
10 - 1/2 cup sliced black olives (for bat eyes)
11 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (for garnish)
12 - 1 cup baby carrots
13 - 1 cup cucumber slices
14 - 2 cups tortilla chips (preferably blue corn for wings)
15 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for extra garnish)
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a food processor, combine black beans, garlic, sour cream, lime juice, cilantro, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Blend until very smooth. Adjust seasoning as needed.
02 - Transfer the dip to a large serving platter. Using a spatula, spread and shape it into several bat shapes or one large bat about 1/2 inch thick.
03 - Place two sliced black olives on each bat for eyes. Optionally, add small pieces of cherry tomato or shredded cheddar cheese in the olive centers to resemble pupils.
04 - Arrange blue corn tortilla chips along the sides of each bat to create wings.
05 - Surround the bats with baby carrots, cucumber slices, and remaining cherry tomatoes for a festive presentation.
06 - Serve immediately with additional chips and vegetables for dipping.
