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:
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.
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.
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.
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!
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