A fun twist on classic hummus, with lucky black-eyed-peas in place of the chickpeas. Spicy jalapenos add the perfect touch of heat!
Ingredients
115-ounce can black-eyed-peas, drained, but reserve the liquid (you may also want to reserve a tablespoon or so of the black-eyed peas for garnish if desired)
1/3cuptahini
1-2fresh jalapenosseeded and roughly diced (more or less to taste)
3tablespoonsfreshly-squeezed lemon juice
2medium garlic clovesminced
1/2teaspoonsaltplus more to taste; I prefer kosher salt
2tablespoons- 1/4 cup fresh cilantroto taste
1/2teaspooncumin
Optional garnishes: fresh cilantrosliced jalapenos, black-eyed peas, a drizzle of olive oil
Instructions
Add black-eyed peas, tahini, jalapenos (start with less then add more if more heat is desired), lemon juice, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, cilantro, and cumin to the pitcher of a high-powered blender or to the bowl of a food processor fitted with the S-blade. Puree until smooth, adding the reserved liquid as needed to keep everything moving. Taste and add additional jalapeno pepper, cilantro, and salt, if desired.
Spoon into a bowl and smooth the top. Scatter on optional garnishes, if desired, and drizzle with olive oil. Serve with pitas, pita chips, veggies, or whatever else you like to dip in hummus!
Keeps refrigerated in an airtight container for 3-4 days.