something different: black bean hummus

I recently was made aware that they now make different types of hummus without chick peas.  While in the store I noticed several different types:  blacks bean, white bean, red lentil, and edamame.  I'm always up for trying a different flavor from what I usually buy, especially when it has less calories.

I decided to by Sweet & Spicy Black Bean Hummus.  It has only 40 calories per servings, versus 80-90 calories in the chick pea hummus I usually buy. 

I liked the hummus; it was sweet, spicy (very!), and tasted like black beans.  But I think it would be better served with pretzels or carrots, or another mild cracker or vegetable--something that doesn't clash with the strong flavor of the hummus.  I found that the celery and hummus flavors were competing and it didn't balance well; it was a bit overpowering.

I would buy it again, but I wouldn't use it on celery.

 

 

It's not too appetizing to look at, but it tastes good.