# What You'll Need:
→ 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
12 - 1 cup baby carrots
13 - 1 cup cucumber slices
14 - 2 cups tortilla chips (preferably blue corn)
15 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Combine black beans, garlic, sour cream, lime juice, cilantro, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in a food processor. Blend until very smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
02 - Spread the bean dip evenly onto a large serving platter, creating several bat shapes or one large bat approximately 1/2 inch thick using a spatula.
03 - Place two slices of black olive on each bat to represent eyes. Optionally, add small pieces of cherry tomato or cheddar cheese in the centers for pupils.
04 - Arrange blue corn tortilla chips along both sides of each bat shape to mimic bat wings.
05 - Distribute baby carrots, cucumber slices, and remaining cherry tomatoes around the bats for a festive presentation.
06 - Present immediately with extra chips and vegetables for dipping.
