Healthy Black Bean Hummus Recipe

Spice things up with this Black Bean Hummus recipe made with jalapeños and cilantro. This healthy hummus dip is bursting with flavor with just the right amount of heat.

Don’t get me wrong, the classic hummus recipe is perfect as it is, but I was curious when making these different types of hummus if I could make one that I'll love as much as the traditional one.

It turns out I can. Hooray! Let me tell you how I did it.

Hummus—the go-to dip of those with healthy lifestyles.

This healthy dip might look kinda boring at first, but once you taste it, you fall in love with its creamy texture and amazing flavors.

As you probably already know, typically, hummus is made with chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice. Blended into a smooth puree, these fresh and clean ingredients create an irresistible hummus.

Once you discover black bean hummus, it’s hard to go back to those unhealthy dips you thought you loved. But trust me, you’ll want to get to know hummus better. And to give it different flavors.

Maybe to spice it up a bit.

Literally.

Are you with me?

Ok, good.

In This Post You'll Find:

• Reasons You'll Love It
• Watch Me Make 4 Hummus Recipes - Including Black Bean Hummus
• Ingredient Notes
• How To Make Black Bean Hummus
• Substitutions
• What To Eat With Black Bean Hummus
• Storage Tips For Black Bean Hummus
• More Hummus Recipes
• Black Bean Hummus
• Common Recipe Questions
• Reviews

Watch Me Make 4 Hummus Recipes - Including Black Bean Hummus

Ingredient Notes

Canned Black Beans

To make this quickly and because I usually have some in the pantry, I used canned black beans. Just double-check the ingredients on the can to know what you're getting. Look for a brand with few added ingredients.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

I use extra virgin olive oil in my hummus. It adds a nice flavor to the black bean hummus and complements it well.

Garlic

I use two cloves of garlic in this recipe, and since we're using the food processor you can just drop them right in.

Lime Juice

Because we're talking black bean hummus, we'll go with lime juice this time. If we were talking classic hummus, then I'd use lemon.

Jalapeno

For some kick, I also added a Jalapeno. I use them often in things like guacamole.

Cilantro

I know this isn't everyone's favorite, but we love cilantro in this house, and it definitely gets added to black bean hummus.

How To Make Black Bean Hummus

So, how do I make black bean hummus?  First, I start by substituting chickpeas for black beans. Then I add cilantro and jalapeño. I also replace the lemon juice with freshly squeezed lime juice.

In this black bean hummus, you have…

• Heat from the jalapeño and the cayenne pepper
• Nutritious  fiber and protein from the black beans
• The classic garlic taste in traditional hummus
• A hint of taco taste from the cumin
• Freshness from the lime and cilantro

So far, so good. I really liked how this cilantro lime hummus turned out, and hope you love it, too.  It's kinda like bean dip meets hummus -- which HELLO --> YUM!

1. Drain and rinse the black beans.
2. Combine all the ingredients for the hummus in the bowl of the food processor.
3. Blend the hummus for 1 minute.
4. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to integrate the larger chunks.
5. Blend again until the hummus becomes smooth.
6. If your hummus is thicker than you want, add 1-2 tablespoons of liquid (can be the reserved bean juice, lime juice, lemon juice, etc.), and blend again until the hummus is at your desired texture and consistency.

Substitutions

If you don't like black beans, try one of these fabulous hummus flavor options:

• Avocado Hummus
• Sweet Potato Hummus
• Beet Hummus
• Classic Hummus

Storage Tips For Black Bean Hummus

You can make as much black bean hummus as you want, and to freeze it, follow these steps. Doing so ensures the hummus maintains its rich and creamy texture and its amazing flavors:

How To Store In The Fridge:

1. Divide into small airtight meal prep containers.
2. You can fill higher up than if you are freezing.
3. Place the container in the fridge.
4. Remove the hummus from the fridge 30 minutes before serving.

How To Store In The Freezer:

1. Divide the black bean hummus into small, airtight freezer containers to have ready-to-serve portions.
2. Don’t fill the containers to the top because hummus takes up volume when frozen.
3. Drizzle the top with olive oil to keep the moisture in.
4. Place the container(s) in the freezer.
5. Defrost the hummus in the fridge for 24 hours.
6. Remove the hummus from the fridge 30 minutes before serving.

Enjoy!

More Hummus Recipes

Common Recipe Questions

Can I Freeze Hummus?

Can you freeze black bean hummus? Yes, you can. As I mentioned when talking about storage, it's fine to freeze, and doing so won't compromise the taste or texture.

Is Black Bean Hummus Good For You?

Answer: Yes, it is! Woot! Dips are yummy, enjoyable, and easy to make (and to eat), but generally not that good for you. However, that’s not the case for black bean hummus.

For example, consider the nutritional info in black bean hummus.  In one serving (2 tablespoons), you get 13 grams of protein, 9 grams of fat, 11 grams of fiber, and just 263 calories.

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