Black Bean Hummus

By Michaelhv

This dip doesn't have many of the same ingredients as hummus, but it is about the same consistency. I spread this on bread or tortillas with vegetables for a quick sandwich, I dip carrots and celery into it, and I eat it with tortilla chips for a snack.

Ingredients

• INGREDIENTS
• 2 cans black beans (about 3 1/2 cups)
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1/2 green pepper, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 T ground cumin
• 1 1/2 t olive oil
• 2 T chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 c vegetable broth

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

DIRECTIONS
Drain and rinse black beans if using canned.
Place olive oil in skillet set over medium-high heat. Add onions, peppers, and garlic and saute about three minutes, until vegetables are fragrant and starting to brown slightly. Add cumin, stir well, reduce heat to medium and cook another two minutes.
Place beans in food processor and pulse seveal times. Add vegetable mixture and pulse a few more times. Add vegetable broth in small batches to thin the dip to the desired consistency. Garlish with chopped cilantro. Serve immediately or store in refrigerator for up to 10 days.