Black Bean Hummus

By devogirl

You can also serve with assorted crudités.

Amount per serving
Calories: 127
Fat: 4g
Saturated fat: 0.5g
Monounsaturated fat: 2g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.1g
Protein: 5.1g
Carbohydrate: 18.5g
Fiber: 2.4g
Cholesterol: 0.0mg
Iron: 1.7mg
Sodium: 138mg
Calcium: 41mg

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
• 2 tablespoons tahini (roasted sesame seed paste)
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 garlic clove, peeled
• 1/2 small jalapeño pepper, seeded
• 3 (6-inch) pitas

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 425°.

2. Place 1/4 cup cilantro, tahini, and next 8 ingredients (through jalapeño) in a food processor; process until smooth. Spoon into a bowl; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cilantro.

3. Cut each pita into 8 wedges. Arrange on a baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 6 minutes, turning once.