Black Bean Hummus
Dig into a rich, dark, velvety dip that was born to spice up the party.
Ingredients
- 1 black beans 15-ounce can, drained and rinsed
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons tahini
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice fresh
- 2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1/4 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- Pinch cayenne pepper optional
- olive oil for drizzling
- paprika for garnish
Instructions
- Combine black beans, minced garlic, tahini, lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and optional cayenne pepper in a food processor.
- Blend the mixture until it is smooth and creamy, pausing to scrape the sides as necessary. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. If the hummus is overly thick, incorporate a tablespoon of water or olive oil to achieve your preferred consistency.
- Transfer the black bean hummus to a serving bowl. Garnish with a drizzle of olive oil or a sprinkle of paprika if desired. Serve with fresh vegetables, pita chips, or whole-grain crackers.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 57
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 57kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 74mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 20mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 5IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.