Lightly spicy Black Bean Green Chile Hummus Dip is packed with flavor, protein, and is fast and easy to prepare! This naturally gluten-free hummus recipe is perfect for parties.
We have had a weather roller coaster for the past five days. The spring-like birds chirping, tree buds blooming and temperatures in the 70’s from last week gave way over the weekend to what was being hashtagged on social media as #snowpocalypse and #snowmageddon. By Sunday morning we had well over 18 inches of snow in our yard!
I’m aware I reference the weather a lot. I always thought maybe that is a sign of getting older (maybe it is) but in Colorado it’s like tracking the mood swings of a manic depressive; never sure what is waiting when you open the door especially in spring. But I’ll confess, I wasn’t disappointed. Instead I took it as an excuse to turn off my computer, turn on the fireplace and catch up on overdue movies and spend time with my family. My kids had a long weekend too so the timing was sort of perfect. I emerged refreshed with Cinco de Mayo food on my brain and couldn’t wait to get back in the kitchen to start whipping up some delicious dishes.
Kid-Friendly Gluten Free Hummus
I’ve loved dip since I was a little kid and my parents would serve it at cocktail parties; the kind where ‘children are to be seen and not heard’ so we were lucky to sneak a dip before heading for the basement until the guests had departed. As an adult I love hummus and anything with Mexican seasonings so combining all of these things makes Black Bean Green Chile Hummus Dip a natural, don’t you think?
Hummus has good protein and healthy fats while black beans and green chilies bring in the south of the border and southwestern flavors. Though this dip is technically hummus, its consistency is more like a dip. This gluten free hummus is great served with chips, crackers or cut up vegetables.
One thing I love to do for parties or for a portable snack when I’m working at my desk is to add a bit of the hummus dip to a small container and then fill it with long vegetables (carrots, celery, sweet peppers, jicama). One end of the vegetable sits in the dip ready to be devoured! It keeps snacks healthy and the flavor is fantastic.
How to Make Black Bean Green Chilie Hummus Dip – Step by Step:
I was tempted to call this hummus recipe ’30 second dip’, which is about how long it takes to make it. Peeling garlic cloves is the most difficult prep work and all of the ingredients are processed in a food processor so it’s easy peasy. I think you’ll love this zesty dip any day of the week!
Christie says
This sounds like a spicy take on hummus! This would be a perfect dip for Cinco de Mayo
Tracy @ Ascending Butterfly says
I am going to send this recipe to my mom, she loves chick peas/garbanzo’sand hummus I am sure she will love this! (I didn’t develop her love of the chick pea! LOL) 🙂
BTW, I think most of us find our moods are in some way affected by the weather, which is why I aim to re-locate to either the Caribbean, Hawaii or the West Coast someday! I need more sun in my life!
Seattle Travel Blogger says
This is a good-looking recipe.
I will share with my dad – he loves to cook.
Marcie W. says
This dip is chock full of deliciousness! Our entire family loves hummus and we even put in on wraps in place of mayo.
Colleen Cayes says
I think this could be a patio dinner when the weather warms up – take those individual small containers and a good book or magazine and munch away. Thank you for the great idea!
Brandy says
This looks yummy, I honestly have yet to try hummus. I would certainly give this hummus dip a try though!
Nicole Escat says
Looks like a good recipe to try. Thanks for sharing this.
Liz Mays says
Those flavors sound amazing. I’d add a touch of Tabasco sauce for sure. I love a hint of spice.
Crystl says
You had me sold instantly. This sounds like the perfect wy to kick off warmer weather. We will be barbecuing & having tons of get-togethers.
Debra says
That looks and sounds so yummy. It would be great as a snack for the kids or for us adults when we’re sitting watching sports on TV!
MJ.L says
This recipe sounds and looks delicious! Super easy to make and my husband and I would love it.
Lisa Joy Thompson says
Hummus has recently become a family favorite but I’ve never made it before. I’ve also never tried black bean hummus! Will have to try this soon!
Betsy Segars says
I love me some hummus! Black bean hummus sounds absolutely amazing and it looks simple to make!
Pam says
This sounds like a great dip! I love hummus and black bean hummus is one of my favorite types.
Catherine S says
This hummus looks so yummy. Thank you for the recipe, I can’t wait to make it.
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
That sounds absolutely amazing. I love beans because they’re full of protein and fiber, and who doesn’t love a little heat in their food?