Black Bean Hummus

By Reen

Cooking Light March 2011

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

Details

Cooking time 20mins
Adapted from keyingredient.com

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.