Name: Black Bean Hummus
Yield: Makes 3 1/2 cups
Ingredients: 2 15-ounce cans black beans, rinsed, drained; 3/4 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)*; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup (packed) chopped fresh cilantro; 4 green onions, sliced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 large garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; Pita bread rounds, cut into triangles; *Available at Middle Eastern and natural foods stores and some supermarkets.

This dip is also nice with raw vegetables.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 3 1/2 cups

Ingredients

2 15-ounce cans black beans, rinsed, drained

3/4 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)*

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

1/4 cup (packed) chopped fresh cilantro

4 green onions, sliced

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 large garlic cloves, minced

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Pita bread rounds, cut into triangles

*Available at Middle Eastern and natural foods stores and some supermarkets.

Preparation

Combine first 9 ingredients in processor until smooth. Season hummus to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon hummus into bowl. Serve with pita triangles.

TagsHummus Dip Middle Eastern Black Bean Bean and Legume Vegetable Tahini Cilantro Herbs & Spices Dairy Free Quick Easy No-Cook Food Processor Bon Appétit

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