Black Bean Hummus Recipe

1 can (425g) chick peas
1 can (425g) black beans
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Pita bread or raw vegetables

 

Drain black beans and chick peas and reserve liquid.
Put all ingredients in a blender (except reserved liquid), cover and pulse-blend until finely chopped.
Add enough of the reserved liquid to reach the desired consistency. Cover and put in fridge for about 2 hours or until chilled.
Serve with wedges of pita bread or raw vegetables for dipping.

 

Makes 16 Servings
Serving Size: 60g

 

nutrients per serving

calories:

73

total fat:

2 g (31% of calories)

saturated fat

trace

cholesterol:

0 mg

sodium

162 mg

carbohydrate:

10 g (54% of calories)

protein:

3 g (15% of calories)

fiber:

3 g