Tepary Bean and Roasted Garlic Hummus

Instructions

1. Cook tepary beans according to package. Let cool.
2. To roast garlic: pre-heat oven 350º F. Trim the top of a garlic bulb. Place cut side down on a piece of foil, drizzle with olive oil, and pinch of salt. Wrap garlic in foil, roast for 45 minutes or until cloves are golden brown and soft.
3. In a food processor, add the cooked black tepary beans, lemon juice, garlic, water, tahini, and olive oil. Blend until smooth. Add cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Pulse until just combined. Taste and adjust seasoning.
4. Serve with pita bread or crostini, sugar snap peas, radish, cucumbers, radicchio, endive, and carrots. 

Acknowledgements

This project resulted from a partnership between the American Indian Foods program of the Intertribal Agriculture Council and Montana State University (MSU). The project was funded by MSU’s Outreach and Engagement Council and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) (award number 2020-38640-31523-WS1RE through the Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program under project number SW21-929). MSU and USDA are equal opportunity employers and service providers. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of MSU or the USDA.

Innovator

MSU Food Product Development Lab (FPDL) collaborates with communities to innovate and develop new food products, focusing on enhancing nutritional value and economic opportunities for local producers, particularly in underserved regions.

 

Project Partner

Intertribal Agriculture Council (IAC) promotes the conservation and development of agricultural resources for Native American communities, focusing on sustainable practices, food sovereignty, and economic growth through advocacy, technical assistance, and policy development.

 

Funder

Western Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (WSARE) program provides competitive grants to support farmer-driven research and education initiatives that promote sustainable agricultural practices, enhance profitability, and protect natural resources across the Western United States.

Funder

MSU Outreach & Engagement Council (OEC) fosters community partnerships and engagement initiatives to enhance public service, educational opportunities, and the university's land-grant mission throughout Montana and beyond.