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    Black-Eyed Pea Hummus

    Modified: Jun 20, 2020 · Published: Dec 29, 2016 by Sharon Rigsby · 8 Comments

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    Delicious Black-Eyed Pea Hummus is my third Southern black-eyed pea recipe this week and one that I wanted you to have in your arsenal of black-eyed pea recipes. New Year’s Day is coming up, and you need Black-Eyed Peas so that you will have the best chance for good luck and prosperity in the coming year.

    Black-Eyed Pea Hummus and pita chips in white duo bowl.

    You might not be familiar with Black-Eyed Pea Hummus, but I’ll bet you have had regular hummus made with Chickpeas or Garbanzo beans and tahini, a sesame seed paste. Another tasty variation is avocado hummus, and this recipe for garlic hummus without tahini, is another great option. 

    In fact, hummus is an Arabic word which means chickpea. Like my other two Black-Eyed Pea recipes, Black-Eyed Pea Hummus is as nutritious as it is delicious and it’s just as easy to make.

    I first tasted Black-Eyed Pea Hummus at a cookbook club luncheon hosted by a friend, Courtney Glazer. Courtney served this delicious hummus as an appetizer and from my first taste I was hooked. The original recipe, which I have adapted, came from the Southern Living Southern Gentleman’s Kitchen Cookbook.

    Hummus certainly did not originate in the South, but using black-eyed peas instead of chickpeas transforms it into a dish any Southerner would be proud to serve!

    The ingredients for Black-Eyed Pea Hummus include cooked black-eyed peas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, olive oil, kosher salt, and smoked paprika. When making this recipe, I used leftover black-eyed peas from my  Southern Black-Eyed Peas recipe, but if you are short on time, you can easily substitute canned black-eyed peas, and no-one will be the wiser.

    I usually serve Black-Eyed Pea Hummus with pita chips, but it is also delicious served with crackers, cut-up veggies or warm toasted pita bread.

    Black-Eyed Pea Hummus ingredients including cooked black-eyed peas and tahini.

    To make Black-Eyed Pea Hummus, gather your ingredients and process drained cooked or canned peas, minced garlic, salt, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon water, ground cumin and lemon juice in a food processor fitted with a steel blade or blender until smooth.

    Ingredients for the hummus in a food processor.

    Add tahini and 1 tablespoon water and process until the mixture is smooth and the consistency you desire. You may need to add additional water, 1 tablespoon at a time to thin it down.

    Smooth hummus in the food processor.

    Spoon the hummus into a small bowl, garnish with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with paprika.

    Serve with pita chips, cut-up veggies, crackers, or toasted pita bread triangles.

    Black-Eyed Pea Hummus and pita chips in white duo bowl.

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    Black-Eyed Pea Hummus and pita chips in white duo bowl.

    Black-Eyed Pea Hummus

    Sharon Rigsby
    Hummus did not originate in the South, but using black-eyed peas instead of chickpeas transforms it into a delicious dish any Southerner would be proud to serve!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine International, Southern
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 31 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups cooked black-eyed peas rinsed and drained may use canned black-eyed peas
    • 3 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
    • 2 cloves garlic minced, can substitute 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground cumin
    • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil divided
    • 2 tablespoon tahini sesame seed paste
    • ⅛ teaspoon smoked paprika for garnish

    Instructions
     

    • Process drained cooked or canned peas, minced garlic, salt, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon water, ground cumin and lemon juice in a food processor fitted with a steel blade or blender until smooth.
    • Add tahini and 1 tablespoon water and process until the mixture is smooth and the consistency you desire. You may need to add additional water, 1 tablespoon at a time to thin it down.
    • Spoon the hummus into a small bowl, garnish with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with paprika. Serve with pita chips, cut-up veggies, crackers, or toasted pita bread triangles

    Notes

     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 31kcalCarbohydrates: 0.5gProtein: 0.02gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 308mgPotassium: 7mgFiber: 0.02gSugar: 0.1gVitamin C: 3.3mg
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    1. lizzy

      October 22, 2022 at 10:57 am

      I love hummus and think this is such a great idea for New Year’s Eve(0r any other time). I will definitely be making this. Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
    2. Gloria Kantor

      December 24, 2019 at 7:39 am

      Planning on making this for a anew years day brunch. How far in advance can I make it?

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      • Sharon Rigsby

        December 24, 2019 at 9:57 am

        Hi Gloria, I would say about 48 hours. Be sure to give it a good stir before serving. I hope you enjoy it and Happy New Year!
        Sharon

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    3. Renita

      July 28, 2019 at 5:30 pm

      Where did you find your serving dish. Always looking for
      Different ones.

      Reply
      • Sharon Rigsby

        July 28, 2019 at 5:35 pm

        Hi Renita, I have had it for several years so I can’t be sure, but I think I found it at Home Goods.
        All my best,
        Sharon

        Reply
    4. Danielle

      February 16, 2019 at 4:54 pm

      Wonderful recipe thank you!

      Reply
    5. Rebecca

      May 03, 2017 at 2:14 pm

      How much garlic? It’s listed in the steps but not the ingredients.

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      • Gritsandpinecones

        May 03, 2017 at 4:58 pm

        Hi Rebecca,
        I’m so sorry, it’s 2 cloves of garlic minced, or you can substitute 1 tsp of garlic powder. I updated the recipe! I hope you enjoy it!

        Reply

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