Black-Eyed Pea Hummus (Printable)

Creamy tahini-based spread with black-eyed peas, fresh lemon, and garlic. Ideal for dipping or spreading.

# What you need:

→ Legumes

01 - 2 cups cooked black-eyed peas or 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed

→ Tahini Mixture

02 - 1/3 cup tahini
03 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, approximately 1 lemon
05 - 1 clove garlic, minced
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 2 to 4 tablespoons water, as needed for consistency

→ Garnish

09 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
10 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika or sumac
11 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

# How to make it:

01 - In a food processor, combine the black-eyed peas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, cumin, and salt.
02 - Blend until completely smooth, scraping down the sides of the processor as needed to ensure even processing.
03 - Add water one tablespoon at a time while blending until the hummus reaches your desired creamy consistency.
04 - Taste the hummus and adjust seasoning with additional salt or fresh lemon juice as needed.
05 - Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with smoked paprika or sumac and fresh parsley if desired.
06 - Serve with fresh vegetables, pita bread, gluten-free crackers, or use as a sandwich spread.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in minutes, making it the perfect emergency appetizer when friends drop by unexpectedly.
  • The protein-packed base means you're eating something that actually fills you up, not just tastes good.
  • One batch stays fresh for days, so you can snack guilt-free straight from the fridge all week.
02 -
  • If your hummus tastes bitter or grainy, you've either over-blended it or used stale tahini—check your ingredient quality first before you blame yourself.
  • The texture will firm up slightly as it cools, so if it seems almost too thin when warm, it's actually perfect and will be ideal by the time you serve it.
03 -
  • Make it the morning of your event so the flavors have time to get to know each other—it tastes noticeably better after a few hours of rest.
  • If you accidentally make it too thick, don't panic; a squeeze of lemon and a splash of water fixes it instantly and usually makes it taste even better.
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