Hummus, that fabulous middle eastern spread made from chickpeas (also known as garbonzo beans) and tahini is a great dip for raw veggies, whole grain crackers and pita as well as a tasty spread on sandwiches and in wraps. My gripe? Dried beans cost pennies while an 8oz tub of prepared hummus can cost three bucks! If you have a food processor, making hummus at home is a snap.
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This is a twist on the classic version using black beans, and replaces the traditional lemon flavor with balsamic vinegar. Grind the beans and seasonings in the food processor until velvety and smooth and voila! You have a sophisticated appetizer for you and your friends (if you can bring yourself to share!).
Added bonuses? This appeals to vegetarians and vegans, and if you choose gluten-free dippers, you can feed this to your gluten-free friends too. Carnivore approved, as well :)
This packs well for snacks and picnics on the road without risk of spoilage; there is no meat or dairy to worry about spoiling quickly!
Balsamic Black Bean Hummus
- 2 16-oz cans of black beans, drained and rinsed (or half of one pound of dried beans, cooked until tender)
- 3-4 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
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| Load up your food processor with black beans |
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| Add balsamic vinegar and olive oil |
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| Pinch of salt and lots of fresh pepper...blend for a full 2-3 minutes or until very smooth |
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| Serve with fresh veggies and whole grain crackers! |
I used dried beans to make this recipe. Total cost for about 16 ounces of dip? Less than a dollar! Woot!
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