Sometimes you get tired of garbanzo bean hummus. Or sometimes no matter how many times you paw through the cans on the pantry shelves, those chickpeas remain illusive.
This pinto bean hummus could also masquerade as “refried” beans – without the refry – but all of the expected flavors are right there. All you’d have to do is warm it up prior to eating. I served mine at room temperature in a wrap loaded with broccoli slaw, baby kale, sprouts and generous portions of ranch dressing.
Oil-free Pinto Bean Hummus
- Total Time: 7
Description
This savory, smoky dip or sandwich spread comes together in about 5 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 15-ounce can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- juice of 1 lime
- 2 Tbsp. Bragg Liquid Aminos
- 1 tsp. cumin
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp. smoked paprika
- pinch coriander
- pinch ground black pepper
- handful of fresh cilantro
- 2–3 Tbsp. vegetable broth or water, if needed
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the pinto beans through black pepper and process until smooth. Pour in some vegetable broth or water to achieve the desired consistency.
- Add cilantro and pulse a few times to incorporate. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more lime juice, garlic powder, black pepper, etc., if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 63
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 141
- Fat: 1
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 0
Oohhhh, looks amazing! I’m making this when I get home!
Yes ma’am, I DO INDEED get tired of garbanzo bean hummus! LOVE this twist and can’t wait to try. : )
You gotta mix it up now and again!
Oh. so. good! Pintos are my favorite bean. Hands down. Well, actually it’s a fight with black beans and garbanzos, but hey. I’m in love. Thanks for the Ranch Dressing shout out 😉 xx
I agree, black bean, pinto beans and “garbanzo”, are the best beans! why do English people even say chick pea, garbanzo is way cooler! Ann this hummus looks awesome!
I used the word ‘garbanzo’ with a fellow Brit recently and they had no idea what I was talking about, it’s just not used over here.
It should be, such a cool word!
Quite right.
Full agreement – those are my 3 favorite beans. The ranch dressing made the wraps, girl!
I would never have thought of using pinto beans in place of chickpeas but it looks great. I love the wee owls, too. 🙂
Had to have that little bowl, Lorna. Maybe you could start a garbanzo trend :-). I always want to add “senor” in front of garbanzo.
Ha ha. 🙂
Ummmm YUMMM!
Oh and LOOK at that super adorable owl bowl!! Squeeeee.
I know!! Had to have it!
This looks amazing! I’ve tried hummus’s made from different beans, but I’ve never tried making them before, even though I’ve always wanted to! And I love refried beans, so I’ve got to give this a try!
It’s nice and smoky.
Yum, it looks exactly like refried beans! Love it 🙂
Without all the scary stuff – yay!
Yeah! Healthy refried beans! I like it!
I wish you had a LOVE button instead of LIKE for this post! Whoooza that look good.
Aww, thanks Dena!
This looks great!
This looks amazing! Especially that wrap! I like change ups on traditional recipes.
Ooh this looks great! I ate so much chickpea hummus over the holidays, I’m definitely ready to mix things up!
I’m not sure I could handle pinto bean hummus. I think it would be too close to refried beans for me and we eat those a lot, minus the frying part.
I do vary my flavors up on hummus often though.
It is really close in flavor so if you are already getting your pinto bean max then probably you could skip this one ;-).
I’ve had them at least 3 times this week so I’m probably good. 😉 I’ve had fresh avocado so “unfried” beans were the perfect accompaniment.
That would be nice to dehydrate for this coming summer, it’d make a good spread for wraps when hiking 🙂
Cool idea, Sarah!
Love this Annie!!! I adore hummus and I have never tried to make it with pinto beans – a must try 🙂
Thanks, Anne – it’s pretty darn good if I may say so myself ;-)!
Great idea. Why not branch out from garbanzos? And the spice combo also sounds like a refreshing change. Thanks!
That’s right – break out of the hummus rut ;-)!
Love the idea of using Pinto Beans for hummus! Those wraps look awesome by the way.
Thank you! I was really pleased w/ the flavor of this.
I’m a sucer for refried beans. but I’ve been trying to avoid them in my tacos–which is why I switched to using hummus. Now I can absolutely have the best of both worlds without the guilt and fat. Woohoo!!
Yay – you’re all set! Bring on the tacos!
Yummy! We’re always looking for more spreadable goodness – this would be a great addition to burrito night. Thanks!
delicious! I’m so glad you opted to spread your hummus on the traditional wrap. It looks divine, and I LOVE your owl bowl!!!
Mmmm – Looks too good not to try 🙂
Hope you like it!
I now know what I am having for tonights evening meal…I have to bake bread today so I am going to make some pita as well and this wonderful concoction (along with Sommers ranch) are going to be the star 🙂 Cheers for another wonderful summery recipe 🙂
YUM! This looks perfect Annie – funny I JUST made a ‘what’s in the house’ hummus this morning for a large party tomorrow 🙂 Who says hummus has to mean chickpeas? And I love pintos!
I make other creations of beans all the time! Your tasty creationis a great one! I experment all the time! Yummmm!
Holy guacamole, I love this! Especially as a spread in wraps, yummo!
Thanks, luv!
Oh my gosh that looks absolutely delectable! Your pictures are always so beautiful. Presentation is always key, and you know this very well. Before we eat food with our mouths we must first eat food with our eyes and I’ve got my mouth full right about now!
Ahhh, thank you!
I love this idea! I’m the kind of person who may or may not have eaten refried beans straight from the can in college. This looks like a much healthier and better tasting version of my lazy college girl snack!
I doubled the recipe – added a bit more lime juice, some water and evo, as well … used soy sauce. Rather than cilantro, used spinach. Yummy … love the texture. I make tons of garbanzo hummus; this is a great alternative. And, yes, I love pinto beans, too.
Thanks for letting me know that you tried it and made some awesome tweaks, too! Sounds yummy.
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