Smooth and Lemony Black-Eyed Pea Hummus (Easy Recipe)
nspired by traditional hummus, this black eyed pea hummus recipe blends cooked black-eyed peas with tahini, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and a pinch of salt to recreate that familiar nutty, garlicky, citrusy flavor. The result is a velvety dip that’s just as satisfying as regular hummus that's perfect served as a delicious appetizer or side dish!
Servings 4
Equipment
- 1 high speed blender
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked black-eyed peas
- 1/4 cup tahini paste
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup filtered water
- 1 medium garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika or smoked paprika
Instructions
- Add cooked black eyed peas, tahini paste, diced garlic, olive oil, fresh lemon juice, cold water, salt, and paprika or smoked paprika to a high speed blender and begin blending.
- Blend until a smooth hummus is formed. If it's too dry to blend until creamy, add tablespoon of water at a time until it it blends easily but is not too watery.
- It's normal to have tiny black specks from the black eyed peas, if you blended it properly it is still nice and creamy even with the specks!
- Transfer to serving dishes and enjoy!