Black Bean Hummus

Submitted by Lori Ann D

"A neighbor shared this recipe at a party...it is adapted from Mediterraneo in Hermosa Beach. It always draws rave reviews. It is on the spicy side after a couple of bites."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 4 Cups
• Serves: 12-16

ingredients

• 425.24 g can garbanzo beans, drained
• 2 (850.48 g) can black beans, drained
• 29.58 ml extra-virgin olive oil
• 59.14 ml chopped garlic
• 44.37 ml tahini paste
• 2 lemons, juiced
• 354.88 ml water, more or less as needed
• 7.39 ml cayenne pepper
• 12.32 ml cumin
• 11.09 ml salt
• 7.39 ml black pepper

directions

1. In a food processor or blender, combine garbanzo beans, black beans, olive oil, garlic, tahini, and lemon juice. With the motor running, drizzle in water until the beans are blended and a smooth consistency is achieved. Add the cayenne, cumin, salt, and black pepper, then blend again. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired. Makes 4 cups. keep covered and refrigerated until served, up to five days. Serve with bread, pitas, or chips.