Mediterranean Diet Black Bean Hummus
Discover the bold, creamy flavors of Mediterranean Diet Black Bean Hummus, a vibrant twist on a classic dip that’s perfect for healthy snacking or entertaining. This recipe swaps traditional chickpeas for hearty black beans, creating a uniquely rich and smoky flavor profile. Enhanced with tahini, fragrant garlic, olive oil, and a zesty splash of lemon juice, this hummus is seasoned with ground cumin and smoked paprika for an irresistible depth of flavor. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s effortlessly blended to a luxuriously smooth consistency, topped with fresh cilantro for a burst of herbaceous brightness. Serve with crisp veggies, warm pita bread, or as a versatile spread in wraps and sandwiches—this black bean hummus is your new Mediterranean-inspired favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 oz can Black beans
- 0.25 cup Tahini
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 3 tbsp Lemon juice
- 2 large Garlic cloves
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp Smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp Water
- 3 tbsp Chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
First, drain and rinse the black beans thoroughly under cold water.
In a food processor, combine the black beans, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic cloves.
Add the ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the mixture.
Blend the ingredients together until smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary.
With the food processor running, slowly add the water until the hummus reaches your desired consistency.
Taste the hummus and adjust seasoning if needed.
Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl and drizzle with a little more olive oil.
Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.
Serve with fresh vegetables, pita bread, or as part of a sandwich or wrap.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1187 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 82.5 g | 106% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.5 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2562 mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.9 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.8 g | 110% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.6 g | ||
| Protein | 37.3 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 4877 mg | 375% | |
| Iron | 21436.9 mg | 119094% | |
| Potassium | 416 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
