Black-Eyed Pea Hummus (Printable Version)

A protein-packed tahini-based spread featuring black-eyed peas, garlic, and zesty lemon. Perfect for dipping vegetables or spreading on sandwiches.

# Ingredient List:

→ Legumes

01 - 2 cups cooked black-eyed peas, or 1 (15 oz) can, 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 fresh parsley, chopped

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a food processor, combine black-eyed peas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, cumin, and salt.
02 - Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides of the processor bowl as needed.
03 - Add water one tablespoon at a time, blending between additions, until the hummus reaches your desired creamy consistency.
04 - Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice as needed.
05 - Transfer 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, or use as a sandwich spread.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's naturally vegan and gluten-free without tasting like you're missing anything, which means you can serve it to basically anyone without drama.
  • The Southern charm of black-eyed peas gets a Mediterranean makeover, giving you something that feels both comforting and sophisticated.
  • Ready in 15 minutes flat, so you can make it while your guests are still parking their cars.
02 -
  • If your tahini is thick and separated with oil on top, stir it back together or warm it slightly before measuring—this changes everything about how the hummus turns out.
  • The hummus will thicken slightly as it sits in the refrigerator, so if you're making it ahead, you might need to add a splash more water before serving.
03 -
  • If you want to push the flavor somewhere different, try adding a pinch of smoked paprika directly into the blend instead of just using it as garnish—it changes the entire vibe.
  • A squeeze of fresh lime juice instead of lemon gives you something brighter and slightly different, which is perfect when you're craving a change without completely starting over.
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