Black-Eyed Pea Hummus (Printer-Friendly)

A creamy, protein-rich tahini-based spread with black-eyed peas, fresh lemon, and garlic. Perfect for dipping or spreading.

# What You Need:

→ Legumes

01 - 2 cups cooked black-eyed peas (or 1 can, drained and rinsed)

→ Tahini Mixture

02 - 1/3 cup tahini
03 - 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
04 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
05 - 1 clove garlic, minced
06 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
07 - 1/2 tsp salt
08 - 2-4 tbsp water (as needed for consistency)

→ Garnish (optional)

09 - 1 tbsp olive oil
10 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika or sumac
11 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

# How-To Steps:

01 - Place the black-eyed peas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and salt in a food processor.
02 - Process until completely smooth, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
03 - Add water one tablespoon at a time while blending until the hummus reaches your desired creamy texture.
04 - Sample the hummus and add additional salt or lemon juice as preferred.
05 - Transfer to a serving bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with paprika or sumac and fresh parsley if using.
06 - Serve immediately with fresh vegetables, pita bread, crackers, or use as a sandwich spread.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • The texture is somehow creamier than regular hummus, with a subtle sweetness that balances perfectly with tahini's earthiness
  • It comes together in literally 10 minutes, which means you can impress guests without any actual effort
  • Black-eyed peas are naturally creamy, so you use less tahini and olive oil while still getting that luxurious mouthfeel
02 -
  • The hummus will thicken in the refrigerator, so always make it slightly looser than you think you need it, then thin with a splash of water or lemon juice right before serving.
  • If your tahini has separated completely, whisk it with a fork until smooth before measuring, or you'll end up with grainy patches in your perfectly creamy dip.
03 -
  • Freeze leftover hummus in ice cube trays, then pop them into a bag for instant portion control and quick lunch additions
  • Reserve some black-eyed peas to pulse into the final mixture instead of blending completely smooth, giving you a satisfying texture variation
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