Black-eyed peas supposedly bring luck on New Year’s.
Don’t we all want to get lucky?
This year I could use a little extra luck, so I made sure to concoct a black-eyed pea dish to share with friends at our New Year’s Eve pairing dinner. I used traditional hummus ingredients, but replaced chickpeas with canned black-eyed peas. What resulted was a fantastic, black-eyed pea hummus.
Roasting garlic can be time-consuming, but there’s a short cut! I always roast several heads at once and keep the excess in the freezer for a quick flavor add. You can freeze it in the shells or go ahead a squeeze it out. It’s good either way!
The roasted garlic could be replaced with a couple of cloves of raw garlic, but I love the added dimension it brings when roasted.
With the garlic pre-roasted, this creation comes together quickly in the food processor. Often we see peas cooked with bacon or ham of some sort, so I added smoked paprika to bring those flavors to mind. Combined with the bright lemon, this is a flavor-packed dip for veggies or crackers.
Play with the flavors as you like here – with the roasted garlic, I could see Italian herbs working well in this one too!
If you’re going to a New Year’s Eve party, bring this along! It’s unusual, but approachable (#strangebutgood?), and it ensures you’ll have a healthy snacking option.
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Black-Eyed Pea & Roasted Garlic Hummus
- 1 head of garlic
- 1 15-ounce can salt-free black-eyed peas, rinsed
- 1 T tahini
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 T olive oil
- Water (add slowly to thins as needed)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4-1/2 smoked paprika (adjust to taste)
- 1 T fresh flat-leaf parsley
- Salt, to taste
Preheat oven to 425. Rub off papery skins from outside of garlic and trim 1/2″ off top. Drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Wrap up in foil, place on a baking sheet, and roast until tender, 35-40 mins; let cool slightly. (If pre-roasting the garlic, stop here and store in freezer or fridge.)
Squeeze garlic cloves into a food processor. Add black-eyed peas, tahini, and lemon juice. Pulse until a coarse purée forms. With motor running, drizzle in oil and then water as needed.
Add seasonings, tasting to adjust to your preference. Allow processor to run 2-3 mins to achieve a smooth, creamy hummus.
Transfer purée to a medium bowl. Finish with parsley, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil when ready to serve.
Note: Hummus can be stored in the fridge for 4-5 days.
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I can’t wait to bring in the new year with friends! I’m not a big resolution person, but I’m looking forward to continuing to work on my goals in 2014.
What is your favorite hummus flavor?
How you getting lucky bringing luck for the new year?
I don’t know about strange, but this hummus sounds really really good. Great idea, I am pinning for later. I love any hummus that has garlic (and lots of lemon).
Thanks! Let me know if you try it out. I actually made all vegan food this NYE… 🙂
I’m up all night to get LUCKY!!
Black eyed peas are my NEW YEARS DAY STAPLE FOOD – without them, you can be SURE I won’t get **lucky** in 2014 😉 Imma eat 2 cups worth! LOL!
Damn… I probably should just start eating them nightly.
No chickpeas?! It’s okay, I’ll live 😛
I’ve never tried black-eyed peas, let alone as a substitute for chickpeas. This recipe looks just a creamy though, so I think I may be stumbling on to a new potential food crush? 😉
My favourite flavour is plain. Just plain, simple hummus. I think it is one of those things that is perfect the first time 🙂 Don’t get me wrong, there are a million great flavours to try (Green peas? Yes, please) but I can’t pass up the original 🙂 It pairs with everything I want!
The best all-round dip I’ve ever had was sweet potato and cashew. *DIES*
Never tried them?! They’re pretty good. If you like beans, you’ll love ’em. 🙂
Sweet potato cashew sounds incredible!!!
What a great idea for hummus! I”m obsessed with it and can eat like a family size container my myself in a day! Sooo good!
I’ve never had black eyed peas. Strange but true. Think I might need to make this just to try them AND for good luck! Happy New Year Laura! Wishing you all the best for 2014.
I haven’t had them either!! But I am willing to be brave in 2014 and try, ha!
Me too! 🙂
I am astounded at how many people haven’t! Maybe it’s a Southern thing?
I use so much hummus it’s probably not natural this is a GREAT way to mix up what I”m eating. I just bought some beet hummus too, hmmm. I have pinned this to make next week after my travels, thanks for another tasty and easy enough for me idea, ha!!
I just saw someone make beet hummus! It’s on my list.
I love chips & dips. This looks and sounds really good. Have a great time and Happy New Year!
Looks delicious. I love all hummus but I think my favorite flavor is just regular/traditional.
Have you been to Cafe Agora? Best plain hummus ever!
I have been looking at a couple of different recipes for black eyed pea hummus to make for tonight. Love your roasted garlic tip. (I am hoping luck can be found in smashed black eyed peas!)
Happy New Year!
Thank you so much! I hear you can actually microwave it, but haven’t tried.
I love our basic hummus. My husband makes the best – hands down. 🙂
Just pinned – this sounds awesome. My husband is always wanted to make something with black-eyed peas on NY Day.
drool. I adore black eyed peas so this sounds delicious
Happy New Year Laura!!!! I am not a resolution person either but I do have things I need to accomplish in 2014… I will be working on them! 🙂
Happy New Year to you!!! Always important to keep hitting milestones. 🙂
You had me at garlic and hummus! NO resolutions but lots of goals!
i made a similar hummus and posting on blog tomorrow. It sounds strange but comes out really good 🙂 I love the traditional hummus though. Happy New Year
I love the idea of making black eyed peas into hummus! Genius and totally different from “usual” new years black eyed peas recipes. Also, I love your nail color in the picture with the roasted garlic!
Thanks! I never get my nails done but decided to be fancy this year. 🙂
Nice work here! Next time I’m in ATL can you meet me at the airport with a bowl of this? 🙂
You just say when!
YUM!! How about you come bring me some of that?? 😉
I’ll trade you for the pumpkin bowl chili! 😉
roasted garlic . . .mmmmm
Did you remember I did a black eyed hummus earlier this year too – GREAT minds, my friend! 🙂 I love that you’re making it for NYE, why didn’t I think of that!!! Have a great celebration tonight!
Totally forgot!!! I swear, you can make anything out of hummus.
Australia sucks balls I mean beans in the flavoured hummus department. We have hummus and low fat hummus. woo!
My favourite one I tried in the US had seeds and pesto in it- Amazing. Compared to your other creations, this dip is not #strangebutgood but just good.
Beans, balls… I can’t continue my comment… LOL!
I so wish I could have been there. Happy New Year, my lovely Food Spouse. xoxo
Maybe we should both go to Oz next year. It’s warm here. I’m cold.
I’m a big fan of getting lucky. It’s one of my favorite things to do for obvious reasons.
I added some roasted garlic to my chili today. It does add another layer of flavor. Delicious.
Me too. This is another reason I like you. Cheers to getting lucky in 2014!
(Also, I want that chili.)
Omg, roasted garlic is the BEST! I swear I could just eat it as is! And how AWESOME would this have been if you added some bacon grease to it in place of the olive oil?! Omg, I think I just peed my pants!
I had some of the most delicious black eyed peas I’ve ever tasted in my entire life for New Years! My coworker’s mom made them and brought them to the hospital in a giant crock pot!
OMG – that would be amazing! What is bacon not good in, really?
My sentiments EXACTLY!! I still need to try my bacon chocolate bar!