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Easy Black Bean Hummus Lower-Calorie

Hummus is one of my favorite snacks to eat. I like to eat it with pita chips, pretzels, vegetables, etc. It makes a great, hardy snack that is filling, especially when loaded up with vegetables. I also enjoy hummus as a spread on wraps. It’s also a great replacement to dressings and sauces. Hummus has always been one of those items that I bought at the store. Store bought can be good, but once I started making my own at home I realized how much better it tastes.

Traditionally, hummus is made with chickpeas as the base, which is why it’s usually lighter in color. For this recipe, I decided to give it a go using black beans since that it what I have on hand more often. Black beans can still be blended down into a smooth consistency, the same as chickpeas. Another ingredient that is traditional in hummus is tahini, which is a sesame paste. I omit that from my recipe as well and I don’t think it’s noticeable.

I use some of my favorite flavors here with cilantro, lime and jalapeño. Typically, I prefer my hummus to be on the spicier side. However, the heat can be controlled by adding as little or as much of the jalapeño and the seeds. I added the whole pepper to mine and loved it. This recipe comes together quickly because all the ingredients get thrown into a food processor or blender and blended until smooth.

What are some of your favorite hummus flavors? Do you like your hummus spicy, or more on the mild side?

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Calories per serving (2 Tbsp): 56

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5 from 3 votes

Easy Black Bean Hummus

This easy and healthy black bean hummus makes a great dip for vegetables, and a great spread for wraps. Low in calories and delicious.

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time2 mins

Total Time7 mins

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Keyword: black bean hummus, easy hummus, hummus, low calorie food option

Servings: 8

Calories: 56kcal

Author: simplylowcal

Ingredients

• 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, about 1 lime
• 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
• 1 jalepeno pepper, seeded if desired
• 1 clove garlic, peeled
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp water

Instructions

• Place all ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth.
• Spoon into a bowl. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro, if desired.
• Store in air tight container in fridge.

Nutrition

Serving: 8g | Calories: 56kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 262mg | Potassium: 11mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 5.8mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 0.9mg

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