• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

One Dish Kitchen logo

  • Recipes
  • Articles
  • Store
  • FAQ
  • Subscribe
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipes
  • Articles
  • Store
  • FAQ
  • Subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Recipes
  • Articles
  • Store
  • FAQ
  • Subscribe
×

Home » Recipes » Single Serving Appetizers

By Joanie Zisk Published: Oct 16, 2018 · Updated: Feb 6, 2023 · This post may contain affiliate links · Please read my disclosure

Small Batch Black Bean Hummus

Jump to Recipe
a white bowl filled with hummus and surrounded by carrots and sliced red peppers

Easy to make, healthy, small batch Black Bean Hummus recipe is the perfect amount to serve one, two, or just a few. A delicious alternative to traditional chickpea hummus. Enjoy with raw vegetables, crackers or tortilla chips or spread on sandwiches. No tahini needed!

A bowl of black bean hummus plated with sliced carrots and red peppers with lemon halves in the background

I've been making homemade black bean hummus for many years. Once I realized how easy it could be made from a few pantry and kitchen staples, I could never justify buying packaged hummus from the store.

Hummus is super easy to make. In just a few minutes with a food processor or a blender, you can have a batch ready for dipping. Once you've made your own, I guarantee that you won't want to purchase hummus from the store. Trust me, homemade tastes 10 times better.

Why This Recipe Works

  • Black bean hummus is quick and easy to make.
  • You only need 1 can of black beans.
  • This hummus is creamy and smooth and is made without tahini!

Ingredient Notes

See recipe box below for ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions.

  • Black beans: Use 1 (15-ounce) can of drained and rinsed black beans. You can also use home cooked black beans.
  • Garlic: 1 fresh garlic clove is best but you can use ⅛ of a teaspoon of garlic powder if you don't have fresh.
  • Olive oil: I use extra virgin olive oil in this black bean hummus recipe as well as in every other recipe on One Dish Kitchen that calls for olive oil. Extra virgin olive oil is the least processed form of olive oil. It is an unrefined oil and the highest-quality olive oil you can buy. Because of the way extra virgin olive oil is made, it retains more true olive taste. It also contains more of the vitamins and minerals found in olives. It's my favorite type of olive oil to use but you may use a lighter olive oil instead.
  • Lemon juice and white wine vinegar: For excellent flavor!
  • Spices: Ground cumin, salt, and black pepper

RELATED: 5 Simple Tips When Cooking For One

Black bean hummus pureed in a blender
cooking for one subscription ad

Expert Tips

  • For a spicy black bean hummus, add cayenne pepper to the food processor or blender when blending the ingredients. Start with a pinch and add more as desired.
  • Serve hummus with sliced carrots, red peppers, cucumbers or with crackers, tortilla chips or as a sandwich spread.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Much Will This Black Bean Hummus Recipe Yield?

This recipe will yield about ¾ cup.

Is Black Bean Hummus Healthy?

Yes, for many people it is. It is also gluten free and dairy free too.

How Long Will Black Bean Hummus Last?

It will last for 4-5 days in the fridge.

Carrot dipped in a small bowl of black bean hummus plated with sliced carrots and red peppers

Other Recipes Made With Canned Black Beans

  • Vegetable Enchiladas For One
  • Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowl
  • Turkey Chili For One
  • Taco Salad
  • Make Ahead Breakfast Burritos

Other Small Batch Dip Recipes

If you like this small batch black bean hummus recipe, you might also like to try any of these dip recipes:

  • Small Batch Queso
  • Small Batch Guacamole
  • Cucumber Salsa
  • Italian Cream Cheese Dip

For more information on the cooking and baking dishes I use in our “recipes for one”, please visit our FAQ page.

For examples of the dishes used at One Dish Kitchen, please visit our Store page.

RELATED:  8 Healthy Meals For One

If you’ve tried this black bean hummus or any recipe on One Dish Kitchen please let me know how you liked it by rating the recipe and telling me about it in the comment section below.

If you take a picture please tag us on Instagram (@onedishkitchen) we’d love to see!

Small Batch Black Bean Hummus in a cup

Small Batch Black Bean Hummus

Quick and easy homemade Black Bean Hummus made with canned, rinsed and drained black beans. This small batch hummus recipe is made with just a few ingredients and is a delicious alternative to traditional chickpea hummus. Enjoy with raw vegetables, crackers or tortilla chips or spread on sandwiches. No tahini needed!
5 from 10 votes
Print Pin Rate
See the post above for expert tips,
FAQs and ways to use leftover ingredients.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 153kcal
Author: Joanie Zisk

Video

Equipment

  • mini food processor or blender

Ingredients

  • 1 15-ounce can black beans , drained and rinsed
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Blend all of the ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth.
    black beans being blended in blender
  • Transfer to a bowl and enjoy with crackers, chips, raw vegetables or spread on sandwiches. 
    Black Bean Hummus being scooped from bowl with carrot slice

Notes

Expert Tips
  • For a spicy black bean hummus, add cayenne pepper to the food processor or blender when blending the ingredients. Start with a pinch and add more as desired.
  • Serve hummus with sliced carrots, red peppers, cucumbers or with crackers, tortilla chips or as a sandwich spread.
Nutrition Facts
Small Batch Black Bean Hummus
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 153 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 1mg0%
Carbohydrates 18g6%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

Receive Our Latest Single Serving Recipes!Sign Up for the weekly One Dish Kitchen Newsletter!!
baking dish advertisement

More Small Batch Appetizer Recipes

  • tzatziki sauce topped with olive oil surrounded by pita bread, carrots, and a red napkin
    Small Batch Tzatziki Sauce
  • a smoked salmon grazing board on a brown wooden table
    Mini Smoked Salmon Platter
  • a bowl of cowboy caviar on a silver tray next to a plate of tortilla chips and slices of limes
    Cowboy Caviar For One
  • a chip scooping out spinach dip from a bowl
    Hot Spinach Dip For One

About Joanie Zisk

Joanie Zisk is the creator of OneDishKitchen.com, the number one go-to site for single serving recipes. The aim of One Dish Kitchen is to inspire individuals with access to single serving recipes that will enable them to enjoy the preparation of a meal that will nourish both body and soul. Her website is filled with hundreds of easy, flavorful recipes that are tailored for those cooking for one. Joanie is the author of "The Ultimate Cooking For One Cookbook" and her recipes and food photography have been featured in various publications including, TODAY.com, Huffington Post, Real Simple, Self.com,Women’s Day, Buzzfeed, and others. Come say hello and follow Joanie on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Reader Interactions

Comments

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




  1. Donna Cook says

    February 10, 2023 at 5:03 pm

    What if you don’t have white wine vinegar?

    Reply
    • Joanie Zisk says

      February 12, 2023 at 1:08 pm

      Use a little extra lemon juice instead.

      Reply
  2. clauda dionne says

    September 17, 2022 at 9:23 am

    them hummus was delicious just love your recipes

    Reply
  3. Dena says

    May 03, 2021 at 12:08 pm

    I'm not a hummus eater because I don't like chickpeas so this totally solved that problem. SOOOOOOO good! I used a little less garlic (I confess .. I used already minced garlic) but it was perfect for me. I left it in the fridge overnight and then had it with baked tostadas for lunch then shredded chicken & hummus on corn tortilla for dinner and then for lunch today .. had the rest of it with celery stalks because I was too lazy to peel and cut up carrots too 🙂

    Reply
    • Joanie Zisk says

      May 03, 2021 at 4:44 pm

      Sounds wonderful! I'm so happy you enjoyed the hummus, thank you for your feedback.

      Reply
  4. Jackie says

    February 16, 2019 at 8:39 pm

    I made this today, it was good, the only problem I had was that my garlic didn't grind up.

    Reply
    • Joanie Zisk says

      February 17, 2019 at 4:28 pm

      Hi Jackie, I'm so glad you enjoyed the hummus. As for the garlic not grinding up, you may have needed to process the garlic as well as the other ingredients longer in the food processor. Hope this helps a bit.
      Joanie

      Reply
  5. Denay DeGuzman says

    March 20, 2018 at 11:12 pm

    I am a huge fan of this yummy black bean hummus! I made it this past weekend for a family get-together, and it was gobbled down so quickly I barely had time to grab a bite for myself. Next time I'll be doubling this scrumptious recipe!

    Reply
  6. Jenni LeBaron says

    March 20, 2018 at 11:34 am

    Yum, I love that this is small-batch so I don't have to feel guilty about not using a whole dish up. Looks like a great recipe.

    Reply
  7. L says

    March 20, 2018 at 9:43 am

    Looks amazing! Love any type of hummus 🙂

    Reply
  8. Joanna Clute says

    March 20, 2018 at 2:04 am

    I would actually love to try this! I am not big on beans, but this hummus looks great.

    Reply
  9. Allison Mattina says

    March 20, 2018 at 2:01 am

    It is hard to beat a good hummus. I will have to give this a try for sure!

    Reply
  10. Meghan says

    March 19, 2018 at 10:39 pm

    Yummy! This looks delicious. I have never tried this hummus

    Reply
« Older Comments

Primary Sidebar

Your Cooking for One Source - Because you are worth it - info graphic
joanie zisk leaning on a counter in the kitchen.

Welcome to One Dish Kitchen, I’m Joanie and I’m incredibly happy you’re here! Our aim is to inspire individuals with access to single serving recipes, education, and a supportive community that will enable them to enjoy the preparation of a meal that will nourish both body and soul.

More about me →

Newsletter signup graphic

Our Store

red and ecru 5-inch baking dish advertisement

Spring Recipes

  • crustless spinach quiche | one dish kitchen
  • lemon garlic chicken on a bed of cooked orzo pasta
  • Lemon Cheesecake Mousse with crust on glass plate
  • caprese chicken with roasted cauliflower on a white plate next to a yellow flower
  • Baked Zucchini Lasagna in a square baking dish
  • cucumber salad in a bowl

Featured On...

Logos of publications that One Dish Kitchen has been published

Popular Recipes

  • banana muffin with piece taken out
    Easy Small Batch Banana Muffins Recipe
  • stack of pancakes for one with blueberries on top
    Fluffy Pancakes For One
  • a loaf of french bread on a dark counter.
    How To Make A Small Loaf Of French Bread
  • slices of pound cake on a plate.
    Mini Pound Cake Recipe

Cooking for One Tips

Cooking For One - Tips To Eat Healthy and Save Money - Whether you live alone, you're a parent that wants to indulge while the kids enjoy their favorites, or you have a partner who travels, you're sure to find these simple tips for cooking for one and tasty recipes helpful. | One Dish Kitchen

Footer

↑ back to top

One Dish Kitchen

  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclosure Statement
  • Accessibility Statement
  • Contact
  • Work with Us

Newsletter

  • Sign Up! for emails and updates
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube

Food and Recipes

  • Recipes
  • Meal Plans
  • Cookbook
  • FAQ
  • Store

Copyright © 2023 One Dish Kitchen