Name: Black Bean Hummus
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cans black beans; 1 cup olive; 1 tbsp lime juice; 2 cloves garlic; 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper; 0.5 tsp cumin; 0.25 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp pepper

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Black Bean Hummus

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Instructions

In a food processor, combine the black beans, Kalamata olives, lime juice, garlic, cayenne pepper, cumin, salt, and black pepper.

Pulse the mixture until it becomes smooth and creamy.

Taste and adjust the seasoning as necessary.

Serve the black bean hummus with pita chips, fresh vegetables, or use as a spread on sandwiches or wraps.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Bean Blending Magic 🌪️
Use a high-powered food processor and blend in stages, stopping to scrape down the sides for the smoothest, creamiest black bean hummus texture possible.
Liquid Gold Technique 💧
Reserve some of the bean cooking liquid or use the liquid from the can to adjust the hummus consistency, ensuring a perfectly creamy and spreadable dip.
Olive Flavor Bomb 🫒
Toast your Kalamata olives briefly in a dry pan before chopping to intensify their smoky, rich flavor profile and add depth to the hummus.
Spice Layer Mastery 🌶️
Toast your ground cumin and cayenne in a dry skillet for 30-60 seconds before adding to activate their essential oils and create a more complex, robust spice flavor.
Acid Balance Trick 🍋
Add your lime juice gradually and taste after each addition to achieve the perfect tangy balance without overwhelming the black bean's earthy undertones.