Betty Williams
@savoryflowbet
Creamy Black Bean Hummus
This creamy black bean hummus is a delicious and nutritious dip, perfect for snacking or as a spread. Made with simple ingredients like black beans, tahini, and spices, it's packed with flavor and can be customized to your taste. Serve it with pita bread, veggies, or as a part of a mezze platter.
Details
- Cuisine:mexican
- Diet:vegan
- Difficulty:easy
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Occasion:bbq
- Ingredients:9
- Views:5
Recipe Information
- Prep time10 min.
- Total time10 min.
- Servings8
Ingredients
- 1 (15 ounce) can
- 1 clove
- 2 tablespoons
- 1 1/2 tablespoons
- 1/2 teaspoon
- 1/2 teaspoon
- 1/8 teaspoon
- 1/4 teaspoon
- 10
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Creamy Black Bean Hummus.
Step 1
Begin by draining the black beans, making sure to save a bit of the liquid for later use.
Step 2
In your food processor, toss in the minced garlic and pulse it until finely chopped, releasing its aromatic essence.
Step 3
Next, add the drained black beans along with two tablespoons of the reserved bean liquid, a splash of lemon juice, creamy tahini, ground cumin, a pinch of salt, and a dash of cayenne pepper.
Step 4
Blend this delightful mixture until it reaches a smooth consistency, pausing occasionally to scrape down the sides for an even texture.
Step 5
Take a moment to taste your hummus and feel free to enhance the flavor by incorporating more bean liquid, lemon juice, tahini, cumin, salt, or cayenne pepper to suit your palate.
Step 6
Once satisfied, transfer your vibrant hummus to a serving bowl, and for a finishing touch, sprinkle it with paprika and crown it with Greek olives for a burst of flavor and color.
Step 7
Enjoy this delicious dip as a perfect companion for fresh veggies or warm pita bread.