This Black Bean Hummus has a kick of spice from the pickled jalapeños and goes perfectly with my homemade seasoned pita chips. It’s super easy to prepare; just toss everything in the food processor and serve with pita chips, tortilla chips, or veggies. I also love adding this black bean hummus to wraps and salads.
While this Black Bean Hummus Dip does not contain chickpeas, it’s similar in taste and texture to traditional hummus. It’s made with many flavorful spices, garlic, and pickled jalapenos for a little kick. Serve with a side of homemade seasoned pita chips for a delicious snack or appetizer.
Why You’ll Love This Spicy Black Bean Hummus Dip
- It’s easy to make – All you have to do is add all the ingredients to a food processor and then turn it on. You can adjust the flavors to your personal taste preferences.
- It’s great with chips, veggies, or pita – This black bean hummus dip is versatile and can be enjoyed with tortilla chips, pita bread, veggies, and more.
- It’s full of flavor – The pickled jalapeños add tons of flavor and a bit of spice. You can make this dip as spicy or as mild as you like. The cumin, garlic, and lime juice add also add flavor without adding spice.
Spicy Black Bean Hummus Recipe Ingredients
- Black Beans – I used two cans of black beans for this recipe. You can use canned beans or make your own if you want to add a little more flavor. You can also use one can of black beans and one can of chickpeas to make this dip a bit more like traditional hummus.
- Tahini – I add 2 Tablespoons of tahini to this black bean hummus. Tahini, or sesame seed paste, is traditionally used in hummus and adds creaminess. You can leave out the tahini if you don’t have any on hand and the dip will still taste great.
- Lime Juice – I often add fresh lemon juice to my hummus recipes, but since we’re using black beans here, I thought that lime juice would be a better fit. Lemon juice will also work.
- Garlic – I love garlic, so I added two large cloves. You can use as much or as little fresh garlic as you like, or 1 teaspoon of garlic powder if you prefer.
- Pickled Jalapenos – The pickled jalapenos add spice and tang to this hummus dip. They’re usually made with vinegar, which gives them a great taste. I used about 1/4 cup of pickled jalapenos, but you can add more if you like. Some brands are spicier than others, so just make sure to give them a taste before adding a bunch in.
- Spices – The black bean hummus is seasoned with cumin, paprika, smoked paprika, onion powder, and salt. Feel free to adjust the spice measurements if needed.
- Pita Bread – I like to serve this black bean hummus with homemade pita chips brushed with oil and seasoned with cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and salt. You could also serve it with regular tortilla chips if you like.
How To Make Easy Black Bean Hummus Dip
- Rinse and drain your black beans and add them to a food processor or blender. Next, add in all remaining hummus ingredients. Turn the food processor on and slowly drizzle in the olive oil until desired consistency is reached. I used about 2 Tablespoons of olive oil. You can always add more in if you prefer your hummus to be a little creamier.
- Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Add your cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and salt to a small bowl and mix until combined. Cut your pita bread into chip-sized slices and place on a large baking sheet. Brush the front and back of each pita with some olive oil, or spray with cooking spray.
- Lightly sprinkle the seasoning mix onto both sides of the pita bread and arrange in a single layer on your baking sheet. Place in the preheated oven and bake until pita bread chips are just starting to brown and looking a little crispy, about 7-10 minutes, flipping pita once. Pita can burn easily in the oven, so just keep a close eye on it.
- Add your black bean hummus to a serving bowl and enjoy with the pita chips, tortilla chips, or veggies!
Black Bean Hummus Frequently Asked Questions
- The black bean hummus recipe is vegan and gluten-free.If needed, you can find gluten-free pita bread in the freezer section at most grocery stores.
- Is this really hummus if there’s no chickpeas? This recipe is not traditional hummus, but it’s made using the same concept,, and incorporates tahini. I decided to call it black bean hummus, but you can refer to it as black bean dip.
- How long does this hummus last in the refrigerator? If stored in an airtight container, hummus should last about 5 days.
- Is this black bean hummus freezer-friendly? I haven’t frozen it myself, but I believe it is freezer-friendly. Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. The hummus may separate a bit during the thawing process, so give it a good mix.
- How should this dip be served? You can serve this dip with the homemade pita chips from the recipe, with tortilla chips, or with veggies. I also love using this dip for wraps and adding it to salads.
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PrintSpicy Black Bean Hummus with Seasoned Pita Chips
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This Black Bean Hummus is a little spicy from the pickled jalapeños and goes perfectly with my homemade seasoned pita chips! All you have to do is throw everything in the food processor, making this hummus recipe super easy to prepare. Serve with pita chips, tortilla chips or veggies. I also love using this black bean hummus in wraps and salads.
Ingredients
- 2 (15 oz) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoon tahini
- 1–2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
- Juice of one large lime, about 2 tablespoons
- 1/4 cup pickled jalapenos
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 1/4 cup smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
Pita Chips
- 4 pieces pita bread
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Rinse and drain your black beans and then add them to a food processor, or blender. Next, add in all the remaining hummus ingredients. Turn the food processor on and slowly drizzle in the olive oil until desired consistency is reached. I used about 2 tablespoons of olive oil. You can always add more in if you prefer your hummus to be a little creamier.
- Heat over to 400 degrees F. Add your cumin, paprika, garlic powder and salt to a small bowl and mix until combined. Cut your pita bread into chip sized slices and place on a large baking sheet. Brush the front and back of each pita with some olive oil, or spray with cooking spray.
- Lightly sprinkle the seasoning mix onto both sides of the pita bread and then arrange in a single layer on your baking sheet. Place in the pre-heated oven and bake until pita bread chips are just starting to brown and looking a little crispy, about 7-10 minutes, flipping pita once. Pita can burn easily in the oven, so just keep a close eye on it.
- Add your black bean hummus to a serving bowl and enjoy with the pita chips, tortilla chips or veggies!
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Oven, Food Processor
- Cuisine: American
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