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    Black-Eyed Pea Hummus (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

    Published: Sep 24, 2020 by Stephanie 26 Comments

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    ThisΒ Black-Eyed Pea HummusΒ is creamy, thick and perfect for dipping with crackers, veggies, chips & more.Β  An easy hummus recipe that's great for a go to snack or delicious as an appetizer. Gluten Free, Vegan & Paleo.

    hummus in a bowl topped with olive oil, cilantro and paprika

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    Okay guys, so let me just tell you that I'm seriously all about the hummus! Are you big fans of it?

    I especially love that you can easily make it with different kinds of beans or peas and with or without tahini.

    So you can switch it up based on the ingredients you have in your pantry.

    Plus it comes together quickly and is the perfect snack or appetizer for any occasion.

    And in the southern United States it is thought that eating black-eyed peas on New Years Day would bring you luck.

    Well I like to eat them year around. But it's still a fun tradition to eat them then and some how believe they'll make you have a better year!

    I think I'm going try a double batch of them next New Years! πŸ˜‚

    Ingredients for this easy hummus recipe

    • Black-eye Peas
    • Onion
    • Garlic
    • Cilantro
    • Tahini
    • Lime juice
    • Olive oil
    black-eyed peas, onion, garlic, cilantro, lime, olive oil, tahini

    How to make this hummus recipe

    Start by pulsing the chopped onion, garlic and cilantro together in the food processor.

    cilantro, onion and garlic in food processor

    Then add remaining ingredients and pulse till you get the desired consistency.

    hummus after being blended in food processor

    Notes and substitutions

    Depending on how creamy you like your hummus, you can add a tablespoon of water at a time till you get your desired consistency.

    You can substitute the lime juice with lemon juice and the tahini with peanut butter or sunflower seed butter!

    If you're not a fan of onions you may want to just leave those out. But I personally recommend them in this hummus recipe since it adds a nice depth of flavor.

    being dipped on a cracker

    Other easy hummus recipes...

    • Turmeric Hummus - no tahini
    • Black Bean Hummus - spicy
    • Caramelized Onion Hummus
    hummus in a bowl topped with cilantro, olive oil and paprika
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    5 from 6 votes

    Black-Eyed Pea Hummus (Vegan, Paleo, Gluten-free)

    Black Eyed Pea Hummus is a tasty, easy to prepare hummus with black eyed peas, and garlic.
    Course Appetizer, Appetizer/Side, Lunch/Dinner
    Cuisine Middle Eastern
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 10 minutes
    Servings 8
    Calories 159kcal
    Author Stephanie

    Ingredients

    • ΒΌ cup chopped onion
    • 2 garlic cloves chopped
    • handful of fresh cilantro leaves
    • 1 15.5 oz can black eyed peas
    • ΒΌ cup tahini
    • 1 lime juiced
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • couple dashes of hot sauce
    • 3 tbsp. olive oil
    • optional: paprika additional cilantro, olive oil for topping

    Instructions

    • Add onion, garlic, and cilantro to food processor and pulse till chopped finely.
    • Add remaining ingredients and pulse until smooth creamy texture.
    • Put in covered container in fridge.

    Notes

    Optional ingredients can be added to hummus and will keep in fridge covered for up to a week.
    *Nutrition Disclaimer

    Nutrition

    Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 14.1g | Protein: 5.9g | Fat: 9.6g | Saturated Fat: 1.4g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 65mg | Fiber: 1.1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Updated- this was originally posted June 2016, updated July2018

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    Comments

    1. Ginny McMeans

      July 26, 2018 at 4:06 pm

      What a great idea to switch out chickpeas for black eyes peas. I will be making this with your added onion and other great seasonings.

      Reply
      • Stephanie

        July 26, 2018 at 5:27 pm

        Thanks Ginny! Hope you Enjoy it! πŸ˜€

        Reply
    2. Lauren Vavala @ DeliciousLittleBites

      July 26, 2018 at 3:58 pm

      So much hummus, so little time! My fiance and I eat hummus often at night for snack, so I just bought a new container of tahini to start trying some new recipes. This one is now on my list! Looks so good!

      Reply
      • Stephanie

        July 26, 2018 at 5:26 pm

        I know Right! πŸ˜‰ I hope you Enjoy it with the Black eyed peas..so Good!

        Reply
    3. Shashi at SavorySpin

      July 26, 2018 at 3:43 pm

      I've tried making hummus with many other beans myself, but I've never thought to use black eye peas! So love this idea - if I served some greens on the side, this would be a great new years eve dish! πŸ™‚

      Reply
    4. Elaine @ Dishes Delish

      July 26, 2018 at 3:38 pm

      I don't know why, but I have only had black eyed peas once in my life. (At least that is my memory) But, now I want to make your hummus so I can have the peas again! Your hummus looks so yummy!

      Reply
    5. SHANIKA

      July 26, 2018 at 3:04 pm

      I love hummus and this black eyed peas version looks so delicious! I definitely need to try this!

      Reply
    6. brandidcrawfordgmailcom

      February 24, 2017 at 12:19 am

      How creative! I grew up eating black eyed peas regularly. This is such a great idea and would be perfect for New Year's as well.

      Reply
    7. Deanna Samaan

      February 24, 2017 at 12:02 am

      YUM!! This looks so good!!!

      Reply
      • Stef

        February 24, 2017 at 12:05 am

        Thanks Deanna!

        Reply
    8. Sarah @ Champagne Tastes

      February 23, 2017 at 11:45 pm

      What a great idea! My mom cooks with black eyed peas a lot, but I always forget about them. I'll have to grab some next time I see them!

      Reply
      • Stef

        February 24, 2017 at 12:05 am

        Thanks Sarah! Yeah, they're really great in many dishes πŸ™‚

        Reply
    9. Kim @ Three Olives Branch

      February 23, 2017 at 11:27 pm

      Hummus is one of my favorite snacks, I love how simple and healthy it is! Looks delicious, and I love the bowl!

      Reply
      • Stef

        February 24, 2017 at 12:04 am

        Thanks Kim and hummus is one of my favs too πŸ™‚

        Reply
    10. Stef

      February 23, 2017 at 11:18 pm

      Thanks Debra and I'm the same way about eating them on New Years πŸ™‚

      Reply
    11. Debra C.

      February 23, 2017 at 11:08 pm

      I love black-eyed peas! Your humus looks amazing. What a delicious appetizer!! And you know what? I know it's a myth, but I still eat black-eyed peas on New Years... πŸ˜€

      Reply
    12. Charla @ That Girl Cooks Healthy

      December 30, 2016 at 9:35 pm

      I love the whole concept of black bean hummus - this would be protein heaven with a work out chic like me.

      Reply
      • Stef

        December 30, 2016 at 10:47 pm

        It's definitely great for protein Charla! I actually love the black eyed pea hummus better than with black beans πŸ™‚

        Reply
    13. Emily

      December 30, 2016 at 8:52 pm

      This hummus looks unique and delicious!

      Reply
      • Stef

        December 30, 2016 at 10:46 pm

        Thanks Emily!

        Reply
    14. Karen @ Seasonal Cravings

      December 30, 2016 at 8:31 pm

      I have never thought to use black eyed peas in hummus but it sounds great. We have always had black eyed peas on New Year's Eve. Looking forward to trying this one!

      Reply
      • Stef

        December 30, 2016 at 10:45 pm

        Thanks Karen and they're really good as a hummus!

        Reply
    15. Just Jo

      December 30, 2016 at 8:06 pm

      What a great idea for a new take on hummus! I want to up my legumes intake in the New Year and I will definitely add this to my meal plans πŸ˜€

      Reply
      • Stef

        December 30, 2016 at 10:45 pm

        Thanks! Hope you Enjoy it πŸ™‚

        Reply
    16. Amy

      December 30, 2016 at 8:05 pm

      This sounds delicious! I only just learned about the tradition of serving black eyed peas on New Year's Day but I love it!

      Reply
      • Stef

        December 30, 2016 at 10:44 pm

        Thanks Amy and this is a great way to serve them!

        Reply

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