Creamy tahini-based spread with black-eyed peas, lemon, and garlic. Ready in 15 minutes for dipping or spreading.
# What You'll Need:
→ Legumes
01 - 2 cups cooked black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
→ Tahini Mixture
02 - 1/3 cup tahini
03 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
05 - 1 clove garlic, minced
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 2 to 4 tablespoons water, as needed
→ Garnish
09 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
10 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika or sumac
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
# Steps:
01 - In a food processor, combine the black-eyed peas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and salt.
02 - Process until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
03 - Add water one tablespoon at a time until the hummus reaches your desired creamy texture.
04 - Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice as needed.
05 - Transfer to a serving bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with paprika or sumac and fresh parsley.
06 - Serve with fresh vegetables, pita bread, or use as a sandwich spread.
