Black Bean Hummus
This creamy black bean hummus blends black beans, tahini, garlic, lime, cilantro, and jalapeño for a bold, zesty dip. It’s perfect with warm pita chips or fresh vegetables and comes together in minutes for an easy, flavorful appetizer.
Servings
Ingredients
- 1 15-ounce can black beans, no-salt-added, rinsed and drained
- 2 tablespoons tahini stirred well
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- ¾ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 garlic clove peeled
- ½ small jalapeño pepper seeded
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro divided
- 3 6-inch pita rounds
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C). This will be used later to crisp the pita bread for serving.
Prepare the Hummus Mixture
- In a food processor, combine ¼ cup of the chopped cilantro with the tahini, water, lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, black beans, garlic clove, and jalapeño. Process until all ingredients are thoroughly blended. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Blend Until Smooth
- Continue processing the mixture until the texture is smooth and creamy. If a thinner consistency is desired, add an additional tablespoon of water or olive oil, one at a time, until the preferred texture is reached.
Transfer and Garnish
- Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl. Garnish with the remaining ¼ cup of chopped cilantro. Cover with plastic wrap until ready to serve.
Prepare the Pita Wedges
- Slice each pita round into 8 equal wedges. Arrange the wedges in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Bake the Pita Wedges
- Bake the pita wedges at 425°F for approximately 6 minutes, turning halfway through, until they are crisp and lightly golden.
Serve
- Serve the black bean hummus chilled or at room temperature, accompanied by the freshly baked pita chips or other dippers of choice.
Notes
To Make It Gluten-Free: Substitute the pita bread with gluten-free pita, tortilla chips, or fresh-cut vegetables such as carrot sticks, cucumber rounds, or bell pepper strips. Ensure all packaged ingredients, like tahini and canned beans, are certified gluten-free.