Spicy Black Bean Hummus

Planning to entertain? Here’s a really quick and easy recipe for black bean hummus. I also use it in sandwiches and atop toast! It is high in fiber and protein and really smooth and delicious 🙂 I really like making my own hummus because I can control what goes in it. You can also switch up the flavors and blend it to the kind of texture you like.

You Will Need

• 1 1/2 cup of cooked black beans (using the liquid it was cooked in)  or 1 can black beans, thoroughly rinsed
• 1 jalapeno
• cumin powder
• Garlic
• cilantro
• A squirt of lime
• olive oil
• optional tahini paste

To Prepare

1. In a blender or food processor, combine  beans, half a jalapeño, 1 garlic clove, 1 tsp cumin powder and break off a few leaves of cilantro. Use the juice of 1 lime wedge, just for flavor.
2. Be careful with salt if the beans were salted when cooking. Season with salt.
3. Add a little  water, or the liquid the beans were cooked in. Drizzle in a bit of olive oil.
4. Blend until smooth.
5. If you would like a creamy consistency, add a tablespoon of tahini and blend. If you would like it more sharp, add garlic.
6. Serve!