Black Hummus

Black Hummus

for parties and everyday snacking

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 0m
Cook Time: 7m
Total Time: 7m
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (16 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

208
Calories
15.5g
Fat
15.2g
Carbohydrate
4.6g
Protein
0mg
Cholesterol
153mg
Sodium
Black Hummus

Recipe Description

If you want to jazz up your hummus, try this easy Black Hummus recipe – you won’t regret it! Made with black sesame tahini and flavored with cumin and garlic, this recipe takes a classic hummus and pumps up the elegance with a deep black color and warm, earthy, and slightly peppery flavor. A sprinkle of pomegranate arils and a swirl of extra-virgin olive oil complete the dish. Perfect for parties and everyday snacking.

This recipe is a cinch to put together. Combine the drained chickpeas, black sesame tahini, lemon juice, chopped garlic, honey, cumin, and salt in a blender or food processor. With the motor running, slowly add olive oil and blend on low until thoroughly mixed and smooth. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, lemon juice, garlic and cumin as needed. Spoon the hummus onto a plate and garnish with a sprinkle of pomegranate arils, sumac, and fresh chopped parsley. Dip fresh-cut vegetables in hummus and enjoy a healthy and nutritional snack.

To make the Black Hummus, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Black Hummus

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Combine hummus ingredients

    1 min
    Step 1 - Black Hummus

    In a food processor or a high-powered blender, combine the drained chickpeas, ⅔ cups black sesame tahini, ⅓ cup lemon juice, 2 chopped garlic cloves, 1 ½ teaspoons honey, 1 teaspoon cumin, and ½ teaspoon kosher salt.

  2. 2

    Blend

    5 min
    Step 2 - Black Hummus

    With the motor running, slowly drizzle in ⅓ cup olive oil and blend until completely smooth, for 3 to 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin or salt.

  3. 3

    Garnish

    1 min
    Step 3 - Black Hummus

    Spoon the black hummus onto a serving plate and garnish with pomegranate arils, sumac, chopped fresh parsley, and a swirl of extra virgin olive oil.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Step 4 - Black Hummus

    Serve immediately with veggies and pita chips. Enjoy!

If you’re getting bored with your go-to hummus recipe, consider this vegan Black Hummus. It’s warm, earthy, nutty, slightly peppery and superb. Black sesame tahini brings a touch of drama to your snack plate. Ready in minutes, it’s filling and healthy. Made this recipe? Let us know what you think in the comments below!

About the author

Bethany Lim

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (16 reviews)
Isabella
April 3, 2025
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Delicious! Made it for a gathering and everyone was impressed. The black sesame tahini adds a lovely twist. I felt so proud serving it to my friends. Totally chic!

Ivo
March 30, 2025
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Simply the best

Yank
March 5, 2025
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Black hummus amazed me. I served it at a family gathering, and everyone loved the rich flavors. The kids even asked for it instead of chips. This will now be our go-to snack.

Zach
December 27, 2024
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Black hummus was a hit at our dinner party, super delish and easy!

Holly
November 27, 2024
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Superb, delicious hummus!

Rich98
November 19, 2024
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I tried this Black Hummus at a family gathering and it was a hit. The creamy texture from the tahini and the unique flavour made it stand out. My kids loved it with veggies, and I can't wait to make it again for our next party.

Bobby
October 28, 2024
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Yo, this Black Hummus is bangin'! I whipped it up for a small get-together and my friends were totally impressed. The flavors pop, and the black color is just so cool. Def my new go-to snack for chillin' vibes!

Fiona
October 22, 2024
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Superb flavor explosion! My husband and I made this for our dinner party, and everyone loved it. The black sesame tahini gives such a unique twist. I can't believe how easy it was to whip up! Will make again for sure.

Ellie
August 31, 2024
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Yummy! I made this for a family get-together, and everyone loved it. The black color made it a hit at the table! Easy to make and really tasty!

Ivy
July 21, 2024
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I made this Black Hummus for a family gathering, and it was a hit. The flavors are rich, and the pomegranate adds a lovely crunch. Will definitely make it again soon.

Beatrice
July 7, 2024
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Étonnant! J'ai préparé ce hummus noir pour un dîner entre amis, et tous ont adoré! Sa saveur est si unique et riche; ça a vraiment impressionné mes invités. Je n'avais jamais pensé à utiliser du tahini noir, c'est une révélation! Merci pour cette recette délicieuse!

Fiona Hart
June 13, 2024
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So easy, delicious.

QuickQ
April 16, 2024
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Superb hummus dish. My family loves it at parties. The color makes it unique and everyone asks for the recipe. We have it every Friday night as a special treat.

Quinn
April 10, 2024
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Made this for my girls' night, and wow it was a major hit. Super easy and looks fancy!

Yankee Smith
March 27, 2024
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Amazing flavor combination

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