Black-Eyed Pea Hummus (Printable)

A creamy tahini-based spread with black-eyed peas, lemon, and garlic. Ready in 15 minutes.

# Components:

→ Legumes

01 - 2 cups cooked black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed

→ Tahini Mixture

02 - 1/3 cup tahini
03 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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

# Method:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's ready in minutes but tastes like you spent hours perfecting it.
  • One batch keeps your fridge stocked with a dip that works for everything from afternoon snacking to dinner parties.
  • The tahini base makes it creamy enough to feel indulgent while the black-eyed peas keep it genuinely nourishing.
02 -
  • Over-blending makes tahini grainy and bitter—blend until smooth, then stop; don't process for another minute thinking it'll get better.
  • The hummus thickens slightly as it sits in the fridge, so err on the side of slightly loose when you first make it.
03 -
  • If your tahini is thick and separated, stir it well or even warm it slightly before measuring—it blends more evenly into the dip.
  • Toast a small pinch of cumin in a dry pan for thirty seconds before adding it; this single step intensifies its warmth and makes the whole dip taste more intentional.
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