Spice things up with this Black Bean Hummus recipe made with jalapeños and cilantro. This healthy hummus dip is bursting with flavor with just the right amount of heat.
Don’t get me wrong, the classic hummus recipe is perfect as it is, but I was curious when making all these different types of hummus if I could make one that I can love as much as the traditional one.
It turns out I can. Hooray! Let me tell you how I did it.
Hummus – the go-to dip of those with healthy lifestyles.
This healthy dip might look kinda boring at first, but, once you taste it, you fall in love with its creamy texture and amazing flavors.
As you probably already know, typically, hummus is made with chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice. Blended into a smooth puree, these fresh and clean ingredients create an irresistible hummus.
Once you discover hummus, it’s hard to go back to those unhealthy dips you thought you loved. But, trust me, you’ll want to get to know hummus better. And to give it different flavors.
Maybe to spice it up a bit.
Literally.
Are you with me?
Ok, good.
In This Post You’ll Find:
Reasons You’ll Love It
- Super quick to prepare takes 5-10 minutes tops
- Stores easy in a fridge or freezer
- Creamy and delicious
- Nice break from regular hummus
- It’s healthy, Vegan and Gluten-Free
Watch Me Make 4 Hummus Recipes – Including Black Bean Hummus
Ingredient Notes
Canned Black Beans
To make this quickly and because I usually have some in the pantry I used canned black beans. Just double-check the ingredients on the can to make sure that all you’re getting.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
I use extra virgin olive oil in my hummus it adds some nice flavor to the black bean hummus and compliments it well.
Garlic
I use two cloves of garlic in this recipe and since we are using the food processor you can just drop them right in.
Lime Juice
Since we are talking black beans we go with lime juice this time. If we were talking classic hummus then I would use lemon.
Jalapeno
For some kick I also added a Jalapeno. I use them often in things like guacamole.
Cilantro
Cilantro. I know this isn’t everybodies favorite but we love some cilanto in this house and it definately gets added to a black bean hummus.
How To Make Black Bean Hummus
So, how did I make black bean hummus? First, I started by substituting chickpeas for black beans. Then I added cilantro and jalapeño. I also replaced the lemon juice with freshly squeezed lime juice.
In this black bean hummus, you have…
- Heat from the jalapeño and the cayenne pepper
- Nutritious fiber and protein from the black beans
- The classic garlic taste in traditional hummus
- A hint of taco taste from cumin
- Freshness from the lime and cilantro
So far so good. I really liked how this cilantro lime hummus turned out and hope you love it, too. It’s kinda like bean dip meats hummus — which HELLO –> YUM!
- Drain and rinse the black beans.
- Combine all the ingredients for the hummus in the bowl of the food processor.
- Blend the hummus for 1 minute.
- Scrape down the sides of the bowl to integrate the larger chunks.
- Blend again until the hummus becomes smooth.
- If your hummus is thicker than you want, add 1-2 tablespoons of liquid (can be the reserved bean juice, lime juice, lemon juice, etc.), and blend again until the hummus is at your desired texture and consistency.
Substitutions
If you don’t like black beans then check out any of these other hummus flavor options:
What To Eat With Black Bean Hummus
- Chips: Whether your talking regular chips, pita, homemade corn tortilla chips, these homemade sweet potato chips, bean chips and/or beet chips. Chips are probably most peoples go to choice for what to eat it with.
- Veggies: One of my personal favorites. I usually use carrots, cucumbers, and cherry tomatoes, but from time to time I will also use celery or broccoli.
- Rice Cakes: Hummus on rice cakes is also great and this way you could add a drizzle of olive oil or feta too.
- Wraps or Sandwiches: Wraps or sandwiches are a great choice to add a little hummus to like this Turkey, Avocado and Hummus wrap.
Storage Tips
You can make as much hummus as you want and, if you want to freeze it, just follow these steps to make sure the hummus maintains its rich and creamy texture and its amazing flavors:
How To Store In The Fridge:
- Divide into small airtight meal prep containers.
- You can fill higher up than if you are freezing.
- Place the container in the fridge.
- Remove the hummus from the fridge 30 minutes before serving.
How To Store In The Freezer:
- Divide the hummus in small, airtight freezer containers so you’ll have ready-to-serve portions.
- Don’t fill the containers all the way to the top because hummus takes up volume when frozen.
- Drizzle the top with olive oil to keep the moisture in.
- Place the container(s) in the freezer.
- Defrost the hummus in the fridge for 24 hours.
- Remove the hummus from the fridge 30 minutes before serving.
Enjoy!
More Hummus Recipes
Black Bean Hummus
Spice things up with Black Bean Hummus made with jalapenos and cilantro. This dip is bursting with flavor with just the right amount of heat.
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Instructions
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Add all ingredients except for garnish to a food processor.
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Blend this all together for a minute or so until it’s smooth.
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Garnish this spicy black bean hummus with a little more cilantro, jalapeno, and cayenne.
Nutrition
Serving: 2 tablespoonCalories: 247 kcalCarbohydrates: 35 gProtein: 11 gFat: 7 gSaturated Fat: 1 gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1 gMonounsaturated Fat: 5 gSodium: 588 mgPotassium: 859 mgFiber: 19 gSugar: 1 gVitamin A: 497 IUVitamin C: 19 mgCalcium: 80 mgIron: 5 mg
Common Recipe Questions
Can I Freeze Hummus?
Can you freeze hummus? Yes, you can. As I mentioned above when talking about storage it is fine to freeze and will not compromise the taste or texture.
Is Black Bean Hummus Good For You?
Answer: Yes, it is! Woot! Dips are yummy, enjoyable, easy to make (and to eat), but generally not that good for you. However, that’s not the case for black bean hummus.
For example, consider the nutritional info in black bean hummus. In one serving (2 tablespoons), you get 13 grams of protein, 9 grams of fat, 11 grams of fiber, and just 263 calories.
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