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Black Bean Hummus

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Last Updated on May 21, 2025

Black Bean Hummus is a fast and easy recipe with just 7 easy ingredients. Wait till you taste the flavor!

You’re going to love that this simple appetizer is ready in less than 5 minutes of time, too. Be certain to check out our Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Phyllo Cup Appetizers and Dill Pickle Hummus as well.

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I love the flavor of hummus because it literally goes with anything that you want to dip in it. It makes me feel super healthy while I’m eating it, too!

I don’t feel nearly as bad if I want to dip chips in this because I know that the black beans are loaded with healthy nutrients.

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Why We Love This Recipe

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Ingredients / Shopping List

  • 1 15oz can of black beans
  • 2-3 tablespoons tahini
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin

Substitutions and Additions

Lime Juice: Love the added citrus flavor of lime juice but you can also use lemon juice as well.

Chili Powder: If you like your food spicy, add in a little bit more than the recipe calls for!

Equipment Needed / Helpful Tools

How to Make Homemade Black Bean Hummus (recipe)

This easy vegan recipe literally takes one simple step to come together and make.

Step 1

Put all the above ingredients into a food processor and blend. It should be smooth and ready to serve!

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Variations / Options / Add-Ins

Variation 1: You can always opt to use chickpeas instead of black beans to be more of a traditional hummus recipe. The rest of the ingredients can be kept the same.

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Tips

  • Make certain to save the liquid from the black beans as you might need to add in a little bit as you’re using the food processor.
  • I like to chill this dip for a couple of hours before eating it.

FAQs

How to store leftover hummus

All you need to do is store it in the fridge in a container with a lid. Keep it air tight to keep it fresh.

How to serve hummus

Now that you know how to make hummus, it’s simple to serve. Just add to a fun serving bowl and serve with chips or cut up veggies.

Can you freeze hummus?

You can but I’ve never actually done it. I tend to prefer it fresh and it never lasts long in my house. If you do freeze it just be certain to use a freezer-safe container.

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Black Bean Hummus

Corinne Schmitt
This simple hummus recipe is perfect in flavor and taste.
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6
Calories 138 kcal

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Ingredients
  

  • 15 oz can black beans
  • 2-3 tablespoons tahini
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon chilli powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin

Instructions
 

  • Put all the ingredients into the food processor and blend until smooth.

Nutrition

Calories: 138kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 667mgPotassium: 257mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 110IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 2mg
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Corinne Schmitt

Corinne Schmitt

Hi, I'm Corinne! I'm the mom behind Wondermom Wannabe, helping busy moms simplify life with easy meals, fun family activities, and stress-free organization. As a mom of five, I know how overwhelming it can be—so I share practical, real-life tips to make things easier!

1 thought on “Black Bean Hummus”

  1. 5 stars
    This looks like a great recipe, I’ll definitely gonna try this recipe this weekend.

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5 from 3 votes (2 ratings without comment)

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