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Spicy Black Bean Hummus Without Tahini lightened up by omitting the traditional ingredient without sacrificing taste. Pair with veggies and crackers for a healthy snack or spread on sandwich for extra protein and spice! Gluten Free + Vegan + Low Calorie
Just letting you know, this Black Bean Hummus was originally published in August 2015. I retested, rephotographed and updated the content for you. Hope you enjoy it!
I love a good hummus. I honestly don't know how I lived the majority of my life completely unaware of hummus or dips made from beans. It wasn't until my late 20's that I discovered this powerhouse food.
Traditional hummus is made from chickpeas, tahini and olive oil. But this black bean hummus replaces the chickpeas with black beans. It combines my two favorite flavors from traditional hummus, garlic and paprika.
Those flavors pair so well with black beans. It's almost like a Mexican spin on hummus. Mexican hummus! That should have been the name of this recipe, but since I technically made it in 2015 I can't change the name now.
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Vegan Black Bean Hummus
This black bean hummus recipe has been one of my most popular recipes (top 10) since I posted it 3 years ago. The SEO Gods would kill me if I changed the name now.
Seeing it repeatedly come up in reports made me cringe because I knew the pictures just didn't represent how good this hummus really is. Really, I'm telling you this because I just needed an excuse to remake one of my favorite recipes.
I almost forgot how black beans make the thickest, creamiest dips. Of course, I added other ingredients to spice it up and make it extra delicious! And, you won't believe how effortless it is to make your own. All you need is a blender or food processor, and in minutes you have a tasty dip!
What You Need
- Black Beans
- Jalapeno
- Cilantro
- Cloves
- Cumin
- Paprika
- Cayenne Pepper
- Lime Juice
- Olive Oil
Why make your own? Because it's cheaper and you know what you're getting! No hidden ingredients, and did I mention it's EASY? Oh yeah, I did!
One thing you might not know about hummus is that some store bought ones contain gluten. Super sneaky! It's surprising how many foods have wheat snuck in them until you're faced with avoiding wheat and have to inspect everything.
You really have to watch food labels. Buying food is trickier than ever. With my health battles, it's easier for me to make certain things like hummus so I know exactly what I'm putting in my body.
This black bean hummus is thick, chunky, spicy and perfect for dipping into! It also doubles as a spread for sandwiches, wraps, tacos, marinades and much much more!
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Spicy Black Bean Hummus
Equipment
Ingredients
- 15 ounces black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 jalapeño pepper diced with seeds removed
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 4 tablespoons lime juice
Instructions
- To a food processor or blender, add all ingredients and blend until ingredients are smooth.
- Transfer to a bowl and enjoy! Keep in the refrigerator in a storage container up to a week.
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Notes
- 2 tablespoons per serving.
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Nutrition
my go to recipe for black bean hummus. its low calorie, inexpensive and absolutely amazing. i make this weekly for snacks when i meal prep. my daughter even loves it. thank you for the fantastic recipe!!!
You're so welcome Lisa! Glad you and your daughter enjoy it.
The hummus is delicious! It makes a great appetizer when serving Mexican food!
Glad you liked it! Thanks so much for letting me know.
I made this while on the road with my 1.5 cup chopper. I used canned beans, some spinach and cilantro, instead of cayenne I used chile powder and a little hot sauce. I didn't have any limes so I used lemon juice, which I had on hand. I had to reduce some of the quantities but it turned out fabulously! Thanks for the inspiration. I put the bean mixture, some extra virgin olive oil, some arugula, freshly ground black pepper and some grated parmesan on bowtie pasta for dinner!. It was wonderful.
Hi! I'm browsing for a good black bean hummus and came across yours and it looks wonderful. My only question is this: I noticed your recipe does not have any tahini in it. May I ask why? I ask because I have no idea what that does or does not do for hummus. I noticed in my browsing that almost all recipes call for it. Thanks!!!!!
It keeps it lower fat and it's just as delicious.
Is the cilantro a 1/4 cup when chopped or before? Also notice I the nutrition information that you show 0 % when black beans are an good source of iron is that because of the serving size?
Hi! It's a 1/4 cup of the bunch not chopped. The iron has not calculated in the recipe card that's why it shows 0.
Thank u, That's good to know.
Very nice recipe - it was a hit in our household. I've been hunting for something besides the classic hummus recipes to mix things up and this one is a keeper. Thanks.
So what's a serving size? A tbsp?
2 tbsp
Looking forward to trying your method. I own a blendtec blender and I find my hummus is always missing something if that makes sense. I realize store bought doesn't mean better but even compared to others I've had at local from scratch shwarma restaurant, amongst other places something is always missing! Can't thank you enough for your beautiful recipes and inspiration! Nothing but love for skinny fitlicious!
I'm on a gluten free adventure and I haven't broken down and purchased Tahini yet. This looks amazingly yummy. I'll pin for later. 🙂
Hope you give it a try! No tahini needed for this recipe.
oooo yummmm!!! This sounds so delicious and so easy! I also need to find those nut thins!
I saw them the other day at my grocery store mingling with the GF foods. They're worth finding! 🙂
Some hummus has gluten? Oh good grief!
Garlic flavor is my fave. Never made it.
Many processed foods have hidden gluten in the preservative, seasoning or are simply made on equipment that also makes wheat products. You really have to read the label carefully.
This looks so so good! I love hummus and I love black beans, so perfect match!
Thanks Morgan! Hope you try it sometime.
I love hummus, Megan. I'm right there with you. I've never made my own, but this sounds fantastic! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
If only we lived closer, I could make you hummus and you could make me your fabulous smoothie bowl and we could share!
I think my dad actually eats hummus with a spoon as a meal. I sort of OD'ed on it in high school due to large amounts of it in our house! I used to think anything Kashi brand was the be-all end-all of health, yet it is so NOT that way for me! My kids still love that heart to heart cereal.
He must really like it if he eats it with a spoon. That's impressive! If they're eating Kashi cereal, I'd say they are doing good. Better than one of the sugary brands!