Snack Attack: Black-Eyed Pea Hummus Recipe

Name: Snack Attack: Black-Eyed Pea Hummus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups dried black-eyed peas; 1 garlic bulb; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about three lemons); 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 1/4 cup tahini; 1 teaspoon table salt; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper; Garnishes: arugula, olive oil, freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups dried black-eyed peas
1 garlic bulb
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about three lemons)
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1/4 cup tahini
1 teaspoon table salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
Garnishes: arugula, olive oil, freshly ground black pepper

1
Soak black-eyed peas in a bowl in water to cover for 20 minutes.
2
Drain.
3
Place black-eyed peas and 3 cups water in a Dutch oven.
4
Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and cook 35 minutes or until very soft.
5
(Black-eyed peas are done when they can easily be mashed with a fork.)
6
Drain and cool completely (about 1 hour).
7
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400F.
8
Cut off pointed end of garlic; place garlic on a piece of aluminum foil; drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
9
Fold foil to seal.
10
Bake at 400F for 40 minutes; cool 20 minutes.
11
Squeeze pulp from garlic cloves into a food processor.
12
Add peas, lemon juice, next 6 ingredients, and 14 cup water; process 2 minutes or until smooth.
13
Serve with pita wedges, pita chips, pretzel chips or fresh vegetables.

451

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups dried black-eyed peas, 1 garlic bulb, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about three lemons), and more.

Yes, Snack Attack: Black-Eyed Pea Hummus falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Snack Attack: Black-Eyed Pea Hummus

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