Alright, let’s talk about this black bean hummus stuff. I heard some folks callin’ it “black bean hummus boar’s head copycat.” Sounds fancy, but it ain’t nothin’ too complicated, ya hear?
What you gonna need, you ask? Well, let me tell ya:
- Black beans, the kind in a can, but don’t go throwin’ away that water, we need some of it.
- Garlic, ’cause what ain’t better with a little garlic?
- Lemon juice, gives it a little zing.
- That tahini stuff, kinda like peanut butter but made from sesame seeds, who knew?
- Cumin, that’s the stuff that smells like… well, it smells like cumin, ya know?
- Salt, gotta have salt.
- And a pinch of that cayenne pepper, if you like things a little spicy, like me!
Now, first things first, you gotta drain them beans, but keep that bean water, we’ll need a bit later. I seen folks call it “aquafaba,” real fancy-like. Then, you take that garlic and smash it up good. I use a little chopper thingy, but you can use whatever you got. Make it real small, like itty-bitty pieces.
Next, throw them beans in a… whatchamacallit… a food processor! Yeah, that’s it. Throw the beans in there, along with a couple spoonfuls of that bean water we saved. Then add the garlic, the lemon juice, that tahini stuff, the cumin, the salt, and that pinch of cayenne pepper. Now, you turn that thing on and let it whirrrrrr. You gotta scrape the sides down every now and then, make sure everything gets mixed up real good.
Keep whirring until it’s smooth, like real smooth, like butter, but not really butter, you know what I mean? It should be thick and creamy, not runny. If it’s too thick, add a little more of that bean water, just a little bit at a time, you don’t wanna make it soup.
Now, why you wanna make this black bean hummus stuff anyways? Well, let me tell ya, it’s good for ya! It’s got them beans, and beans are good for your… well, for everything! They got that… what do they call it… fiber? Yeah, fiber, keeps things movin’, if you know what I mean. And it’s got that… protein, yeah, protein, makes ya strong, like me! Heh.
I tell you what, this hummus stuff is good for snackin’, good for spreadin’ on crackers or bread. I even seen folks puttin’ it on them… tortillas, I think they call ‘em? Anyway you eat it, it’s good, real good. And it’s cheap too, way cheaper than buyin’ that fancy stuff at the store.
And you know the best part? It don’t take long to make, maybe ten minutes? That’s less time than it takes to watch them soap operas my granddaughter likes. Ten minutes! And you got yourself a whole mess of healthy, tasty food. Can’t beat that, I tell ya.
I remember the first time I tried this black bean hummus… it was at some get-together, and I thought, “what in the world is this stuff?” But then I tried it, and boy, oh boy, it was good. So I asked the lady how to make it, and she told me, and it was so easy, I couldn’t believe it. Been makin’ it ever since.
So, there you have it. Black bean hummus boar’s head copycat, or whatever you wanna call it. It ain’t nothin’ fancy, just good, honest food. Easy to make, cheap, and good for ya. Now go on and make some, you won’t regret it. And don’t forget to save that bean water, it’s important!
Just remember these things: drain the beans but save the water, smash the garlic good, and blend it all up real smooth. That’s it. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy, as my grandson likes to say. He’s a silly one, that boy.
And if you’re feelin’ fancy, you can add other stuff too. I heard some folks put in cilantro, or roasted red peppers, or even some jalapenos if you want it real spicy. Me? I like it just the way it is, simple and good. But you do what you like, it’s your hummus after all.
So, go on now, get to the store, get them beans, and make yourself some of this black bean hummus. You’ll thank me later. And if you don’t like it… well, more for me!