Description

This vibrant Black Bean Hummus with Spicy Corn Relish is a flavorful twist on traditional hummus, combining creamy black beans with zesty lime, cumin, and jalapeño. Topped with a tangy, sweet, and spicy corn relish loaded with fresh vegetables and spices, this dish makes a perfect dip or appetizer that’s both nutritious and satisfying.

Ingredients

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For the Hummus

15 ounces canned black beans, drained
3 tablespoons tahini
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon cumin
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons lime juice
½ jalapeño, seeded and minced
1 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon coarse salt
Black pepper, to taste

For the Corn Relish

1 ½ cups uncooked corn, sliced off the cob
2 tablespoons red onion, diced
2 tablespoons canned green chilis, drained
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves
½ green bell pepper, diced
½ red bell pepper, diced
¼ teaspoon celery seed
½ teaspoon mustard seed
3 tablespoons white sugar
¼ teaspoon cumin
⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ teaspoon coarse salt
½ teaspoon red chili pepper flakes, more to taste

Instructions

Prepare the Corn Relish: Combine all ingredients for the corn relish in a small pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently to evenly cook the vegetables and dissolve the sugar. Remove from heat and set aside to cool completely.
Make the Hummus: In a food processor, add the drained black beans, tahini, fresh cilantro, cumin, minced garlic, lime juice, minced jalapeño, olive oil, paprika, coarse salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides if necessary to ensure even blending.
Assemble and Serve: Transfer the black bean hummus to a serving bowl and top with the cooled spicy corn relish. Garnish with additional fresh chopped cilantro leaves for a burst of color and fresh flavor. Serve with pita chips, fresh vegetables, or your preferred dippers.

Notes

For a milder dip, remove all seeds from the jalapeño or reduce the amount used.
You can use frozen corn if fresh corn is unavailable; just thaw before cooking.
Add extra lime juice or chili flakes for more tang or heat to suit your taste.
This hummus can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Serve chilled or at room temperature for best flavor.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Blending and simmering
Cuisine: Fusion, Southwestern

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (approx. 100g)
Calories: 140
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 280mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: black bean hummus, spicy corn relish, vegan appetizer, bean dip, southwestern dip, healthy snack