This black bean hummus is the absolute best hummus I have ever had. It goes great with toasted pita bread. If it tastes like it needs a little extra kick, add more lemon juice.
Prep Time::5 mins
Total Time::5 mins
Servings::8
Ingredients
1 (15 ounce) can black beans
1 clove garlic
2 tablespoons lemon juice, or more to taste
1½ tablespoons tahini
½ teaspoon ground cumin, or more to taste
½ teaspoon salt, or more to taste
1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
¼ teaspoon paprika, or as needed
10 Greek olives
Directions
Drain beans and reserve liquid.
Place garlic into the bowl of a food processor and pulse until minced. Add black beans, 2 tablespoons bean liquid, lemon juice, tahini, cumin, salt, and cayenne pepper; process until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
Taste and add additional bean liquid, lemon juice, tahini, cumin, salt, and cayenne pepper as needed. Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with paprika. Arrange Greek olives over top.