Superfood Hummus

Traditional hummus with black beans, chia seeds, and flax seeds is a superfood version of this vegan snack or sandwich spread.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 117 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 lemon, juiced
• salt to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• ½ cup tahini
• 2 tablespoons flax seeds
• 1 pinch paprika, or to taste
• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 1 cup drained canned (low sodium) garbanzo beans, half of the liquid reserved
• 1 cup drained canned (low sodium) black beans, half of the liquid reserved
• 1 tablespoon chopped roasted red bell peppers, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place garbanzo beans and 1/2 their juice, black beans and 1/2 their juice, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, chia seeds, flax seeds, cumin, garlic, salt, and paprika in a blender; process until a smooth hummus forms. Transfer hummus to a serving bowl and garnish with cilantro and roasted red peppers.