Spicy Black Bean Hummus

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Melanie J. Clarke
Category Winner: Starters & Drinks. "I created this recipe three years ago based on a popular appetizer my friends ordered at a pizzeria in Greenville, South Carolina. I researched the ingredients and added my own variations to suit my preference for spicy flavors. I received glowing feedback from my husband and friends, and now I keep this recipe on hand for parties and tailgates." Maureen Redmond, Easley, SC
Yield: 8 servings (serving size: about 2 1/2 tablespoons hummus and 4 chips)
Ingredients
- 1 garlic clove, peeled
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon tahini (roasted sesame seed paste)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 small jalapeño pepper, chopped (about 2 tablespoons)
- Dash of crushed red pepper
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Dash of ground red pepper
- 1 (6-ounce) bag pita chips (such as Stacy's Simply Naked)
Preparation
1. Place garlic in a food processor; process until finely chopped. Add lemon juice, tahini, cumin, salt, black beans, jalapeño pepper, and crushed red pepper; process until smooth. Spoon bean mixture into a medium bowl, and drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil. Sprinkle with ground red pepper. Serve with pita chips.
Nutritional Information
- Calories:
- 148 (0.0% from fat)
- Fat:
- 6.2g (sat 0.7g,mono 1.2g,poly 0.6g)
- Protein:
- 4.5g
- Carbohydrate:
- 20.6g
- Fiber:
- 3.5g
- Cholesterol:
- 0.0mg
- Iron:
- 1.7mg
- Sodium:
- 381mg
- Calcium:
- 16mg




