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Black-Eyed Pea Hummus

September 24, 2012 By Susan Voisin 37 Comments
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A thick, smokey dip with Southern charm, this black-eyed pea hummus goes well with thick slices of crispy bread, crackers, or raw vegetables.
Black-Eyed Pea Hummus: A thick, smokey dip with Southern charm, this black-eyed pea hummus with pecans goes well with thick slices of crispy bread, crackers, or raw vegetables. #vegan

Black-eyed peas have such a distinctive flavor that they may seem like an odd base for hummus, but I was so intrigued by a recipe for Black-Eyed Pea Hummus in our local paper that I decided to give it a whirl. I totally ignored the recipe, of course (it contained 2 cups of olive oil and was topped with fried black-eyed peas; I felt my arteries hardening just looking at it) and gave my hummus a sort of Louisiana spin by adding pecans, hot sauce, and a generous shot of smoked paprika.

The resulting hummus was thick and smokey and flavorful. Even my daughter, who isn’t wild about black-eyed peas, loved it enough to take the leftovers to school for lunch.

I’m not a fan of canned black-eyed peas; I find that they have an off flavor and odor. So I started this hummus by cooking dried peas in my electric pressure cooker for 10 minutes and then letting the pressure come down naturally. Since I was making the peas from scratch, I was able to add a little flavor by throwing in some onion with the peas, which then got blended into the hummus.

If you have to, you can make this with canned peas, but please, put them into a colander and rinse them well to get rid of as much of the canned taste as possible. Using canned beans makes this a Ridiculously Easy recipe, but if you’ve got the time (and a pressure cooker) I really recommend using dried black-eyed peas.

Black-eyed Pea Hummus

Black Eyed Pea Hummus
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Black-Eyed Pea Hummus

Gluten Free
Soy Free
Sugar Free
A thick, smokey dip with Southern charm, this black-eyed pea hummus goes well with thick slices of crispy bread, crackers, or raw vegetables.
This is one of those dishes that tastes best after “resting” for a while to allow the flavors to blend, so try not to eat it right away.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6
Author Susan Voisin

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried blackeyed peas (or 2 cups canned and well-rinsed and drained)
  • 1/2 medium onion , coarsely chopped (omit if using canned peas)
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans or other nuts (see note)
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 -2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce (see note)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt , or to taste
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Instructions

  • If using dried peas, rinse and pick over the peas and place them in a pressure cooker or large saucepan. Add 3 cups of water and the chopped onion. In the pressure cooker, cook at high pressure for 10 minutes; allow pressure to come down naturally. For regular cooking, bring to a boil, reduce heat and cook covered until peas are tender, about 45 minutes, adding additional water as needed. Drain peas well. (If using canned peas, skip to step 2.)
  • Place the pecans in the food processor and whiz them until they are powdered. Add the drained peas and all remaining ingredients except salt and process until fairly smooth. Add salt and additional lemon juice to taste.
  • Scrape into a covered container and refrigerate until chilled.

Notes

I use pecans to round out the Southern flavor of this dip, but you can use any nuts (or two tablespoons of nut butter) you like, or leave them out completely for a lower-fat hummus.
I use a mild hot sauce (Cholula), so if you use something hotter, adjust the amount to taste.
Nutrition (per serving, without salt or nuts): 102 calories, 4 calories from fat, less than 1g total fat, 0mg cholesterol, 70.9mg sodium, 346.3mg potassium, 18.6g carbohydrates, 3.3g fiber, 2.5g sugar, 6.8g protein.
Without nuts, this is a zero-point recipe on Weight Watchers Freestyle.
Nutrition Facts
Black-Eyed Pea Hummus
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 133 Calories from Fat 33
% Daily Value*
Fat 3.7g6%
Sodium 458.5mg20%
Carbohydrates 19.2g6%
Fiber 3.7g15%
Sugar 2.7g3%
Protein 7.2g14%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutritional info is approximate.

Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine Vegan
Keyword blackeyed pea hummus, zero points
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  1. Janet Vandenabeele

    September 24, 2012 at 10:43 am

    Think it would work with frozen black-eyed peas? I love the idea of using smoked paprika and pecans!

    Reply
    • Susan Voisin

      September 24, 2012 at 11:07 am

      Yes, frozen and fresh peas will also work. Just cook until tender.

      Reply
  2. Somer

    September 24, 2012 at 11:47 am

    I LOVE black eyed peas! What a brilliant idea!

    Reply
  3. Janae @ Bring-Joy

    September 24, 2012 at 12:35 pm

    “It contained 2 cups of olive oil and was topped with fried black-eyed peas”

    Isn’t it astounding how much olive oil some of these recipes call for?! Literally, heart-stopping :). Love your version!

    Reply
  4. Alisa

    September 24, 2012 at 1:18 pm

    Looking forward to trying this, I have pinned all your other hummus recipes…I love the stuff with sliced cucumbers. I’d love to see you develop a slightly sweet hummus for breakfast on whole wheat toast…think about it!

    You mentioned an electric pressure cooker and a food processor, I am a new vegan and need to equip my kitchen. I am starting my Christmas wish list with a vitamix, but would love to know what brand of food processor and pressure cooker you use. With all your experience you know what works. Thank you so much, I love your blog.

    Reply
    • Susan Voisin

      September 24, 2012 at 2:01 pm

      Alisa, I have a Cuisinart food processor that has been going strong for over 15 years, so that is the brand I recommend. My electric pressure cooker is a Fagor multicooker–if you look back to the mention of it in the post, there’s a link to it on Amazon, which is where I bought it. I’ve had it for 3 or 4 years now and I couldn’t be happier with it. I also have a Kuhn Rikon stovetop pressure cooker, a very expensive brand, but I hardly ever use it now because the electric one is so much more convenient.

      Congrats on your new veganism and Vitamix! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Small Footprints

    September 24, 2012 at 1:19 pm

    Oh YUM! I love black-eyed peas … and I’m guessing that their unique flavor would be fabulous as hummus … a very nice change from the traditional flavors. Thank you for sharing! 🙂

    Reply
  6. Vicky Carlson

    September 24, 2012 at 2:04 pm

    Thank you. I just put black-eyes peas on my grocery list. 😉

    Reply
  7. Dreena Burton

    September 24, 2012 at 2:41 pm

    *2 cups* of oil??? LOL! I have never heard of anything with 2 cups of oil… except OIL! That is so strange. Your dip looks flavorful and light. Black-eyed peas are not my fave bean either, but this could be a game changer!

    Reply
  8. Sara A.

    September 24, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    I make a black-eyed pea dip with red wine vinegar, garlic, onion for seasoning. It is good, the vinegar makes it tangy.

    Reply
  9. Lisa @ The Raw Serenity

    September 24, 2012 at 4:10 pm

    I have been interested in making black eyed hummus for a while now but haven’t worked up the courage.
    Sounds great with it being a little hot.
    I also imagined it being mixed with pumpkin and cashews. But then again I’m so bias to anything that ha pumpkin in it 😉
    Thanks for sharing x

    Reply
  10. Christy L.

    September 24, 2012 at 5:44 pm

    This Louisiana girl LOVES black-eyed peas, and I have them in the slow cooker right now! Maybe I’ll make some hummus from the leftovers… what a timely post!

    Reply
  11. JT

    September 24, 2012 at 6:09 pm

    You’re so right about not using canned beans/peas. The flavor of cooked from dried is so much better, and the cost is so much less. I can’t imagine life without our pressure cooker. The only thing I don’t use it for is cooking rice, which is much easier in a rice cooker.

    Reply
  12. Caralyn @ glutenfreehappytummy

    September 24, 2012 at 9:31 pm

    looks incredible!!!! i love the pecans on top!

    Reply
  13. moonwatcher

    September 27, 2012 at 10:51 pm

    HI Susan,

    This sounds really good–what an interesting idea! I am thinking it might be good baked on top of a stuffed pepper. . .might have to try that sometime. 🙂

    xo

    moonwatcher

    Reply
  14. juggernaut

    September 28, 2012 at 7:06 am

    isn’t the whole point about olive oil that it doesn’t harden the arteries? (and its deeply delicous and often provides income in areas that are very poor).
    Saying that I’ll probably try yours with a little oil (and call it dip)
    g

    Reply
    • Susan Voisin

      September 28, 2012 at 8:40 am

      Here’s a good round up of the research that says that olive oil constricts blood vessels: http://www.happyhealthylonglife.com/happy_healthy_long_life/2008/07/im-going-to-miss-my-olive-oil—who-knew-it-wasnt-so-healthy-after-all-drs-esselstyn-ornish-vogel-rudel-did.html

      Reply
  15. juggernaut

    September 28, 2012 at 7:09 am

    jsut read orginal recipe again and I don’t think 2 cups to 3 lbs of peas is bad at all – but 3 lbs! you’d be eating this for a week.

    Reply
  16. Susan Voisin

    September 28, 2012 at 8:34 am

    That’s three pounds of fresh peas, so it’s much less than three pounds of dried, though still a lot. But two cups of olive oil is still a huge amount and not a healthy amount even to people who believe that olive oil is healthy.

    Reply
  17. GetSkinnyGoVegan

    September 30, 2012 at 7:31 am

    Seeing as this is the marriage of my hubby’s 2 fave things, I think I must make this today………in the slow cooker……..If I don’t have hummus on hand he pays too much for crappy hummus, I roll my eyes AND sigh, and then realize, I need to get my butt in gear and have hummus made all the time for a healthy hummus filled hubby!

    Reply
  18. Darcie Clark

    September 30, 2012 at 12:21 pm

    I just made this now and it is super delicious already. I will try hard to let it sit so the flavours meld together more. The smoked paprika really makes it zing!

    Reply
  19. Kathleen @ KatsHealthCorner

    September 30, 2012 at 9:27 pm

    What an awesome twist on the classic hummus! 😀

    Reply
  20. Erica

    October 2, 2012 at 8:22 am

    I made this – yum! Used 1 tablespoon of sriracha for the hot sauce, and it was perfect!

    Reply
  21. Tanya @ Playful and Hungry

    October 4, 2012 at 12:35 pm

    Hummus made from other beans and legumes is just as great…

    Reply
  22. Kelly@LeafyNotBeefy

    October 6, 2012 at 6:50 pm

    Oh, this looks good. I’m always up for trying a different twist on a favorite! 🙂

    Reply
  23. Fiona

    October 15, 2012 at 11:31 am

    This is very tasty! Great recipe! I cooked my own peas in my pc, used 1/3 cup pecans and only 1/4 tsp salt. Thanks!

    Reply
  24. p0nderful

    November 11, 2012 at 2:30 pm

    I made some today. Used ground sesame seeds. My new favorite hummus.

    Reply
  25. Catherine

    January 1, 2013 at 7:50 pm

    OMG – just made this and it is freakin’ awesome! I omitted the hot sauce, as I am a bit capsicain heat intolerant LOL, but the flavor is oh-so-good. I have the bestest smoked paprika from Spain and this is one dish it will go in time and time again. Yummo!!!

    Reply
  26. Liane Blanco

    March 31, 2013 at 9:40 am

    Another one I’m going to have to try!

    This would be a fun New Year’s Day brunch item, along with collard chips, to replace the traditional peas and greens for luck and money.

    Thanks so much for this wonderful site! You are a treasure, Susan.

    Reply
  27. Brenda

    August 14, 2013 at 7:56 am

    I finally took the plunge and bought the pressure cooker you recommend. I used it for the first time on this recipe. So easy and quick. Now I plan to buy some dried chickpeas for the PC treatment. As for the recipe, it’s really tasty! I was kind of worried that it’d be on the bland side, but not so. I used the pecans and a rooster/Crystal hot sauce mix. Thanks again for all your great recipes!

    Reply
  28. Karina

    January 12, 2014 at 2:34 pm

    This is delicious and so easy to make!! I used peanut butter as my nut butter. It’s a great dip for veggies and I nice change from my usual Sabra hummus. Thanks for the recipe 😀

    Reply
  29. Manuela

    January 22, 2015 at 10:56 pm

    Question. Do you pick out the onion before processing if you use it to boil the black eyed peas? Thank you!

    Reply
    • Susan Voisin

      January 23, 2015 at 8:06 am

      No, just blend the onion with the peas. It gives it a great flavor.

      Reply
  30. Gabriela Saenz

    April 6, 2016 at 10:37 am

    I’ve been looking for a white bean hummus for months. My husband is allergic to garbanzos 🙁
    I replaced the black eyes peas with navy beans and it turned out great. Thanks for my new go to hummus recipe!

    Reply
  31. Chris

    June 26, 2017 at 5:52 pm

    This hummus is fantastic. Thanks for sharing the recipe. I made the beans from scratch, and so have more beans to make this again soon. So easy!

    Reply
  32. Lynne Charles

    May 7, 2019 at 1:06 pm

    I had made a huge pot of black-eyed peas yesterday for my family and thought, sure, I’ll try making a batch of this. We devoured it for dinner, so I made another. It disappeared sometime overnight. So I just made a double batch . . . 4 batches in less than 24 hours. Needless to say, this recipe is a keeper. Excellent! (– and by the way, I’m not a big fan of black-eyed peas or smoked paprika. Don’t let that stand it your way. This recipe WORKS. .)

    Reply
    • Susan Voisin

      May 7, 2019 at 1:33 pm

      I’m so happy to hear this! ❤️

      Reply

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