Cuban Black Bean Hummus

Elevate your snack game with this Cuban Black Bean Hummus, a bold and flavorful twist on the classic dip. Packed with protein-rich black beans, creamy tahini, and zesty fresh lime juice, this recipe delivers a smoky, tangy kick thanks to ground cumin and smoked paprika. Perfectly blended into a silky smooth texture, this hummus is garnished with vibrant cilantro, chili flakes, and lime zest for an irresistible finish. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s the ultimate versatile appetizer—serve it with crisp veggie sticks, crunchy tortilla chips, or warm pita bread. Ideal for parties, meal prep, or as a healthy snack, this easy-to-make hummus is vegan, gluten-free, and full of Cuban-inspired flair.

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 15 oz canned black beans
• 3 tbsp tahini
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 units garlic cloves
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 0.5 tsp ground smoked paprika
• 0.5 tsp sea salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp water
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves
• 0.25 tsp optional chili flakes (for garnish)
• 0.5 tsp optional lime zest (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the canned black beans thoroughly under cold water, and set them aside to drain fully.

Step 2

In a food processor or high-speed blender, add the drained black beans, tahini, lime juice, olive oil, garlic cloves, cumin, smoked paprika, sea salt, black pepper, and water.

Step 3

Blend the mixture on high until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. If the mixture is too thick, add an additional tablespoon of water and blend again.

Step 4

Taste the hummus, and adjust seasoning as needed. Add more salt, lime juice, or cumin to suit your preference.

Step 5

Transfer the black bean hummus to a serving bowl. Smooth the surface with the back of a spoon and drizzle lightly with olive oil.

Step 6

Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro, chili flakes, and a light sprinkle of lime zest, if desired.

Step 7

Serve with tortilla chips, vegetable sticks, or pita bread. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(614.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1287.2

Total Fat 72.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2705.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 116.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 49.3g	0%
Total Sugars 2.2g
Protein 48.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 3746.3mg	0%
Iron 16086.0mg	0%
Potassium 2289.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.5%

Protein: 14.9%

Carbs: 35.6%