For a switch from hummus made with garbanzo beans, black bean hummus can be a nutritious and tasty alternative. This purple dip brightens any buffet or snack tray.
Calories
A 2-tbsp. serving of black bean hummus contains 60 calories, according to the Fit Click website, including 25 calories from fat. It also provides 6 g of carbohydrates and 3 g of protein.
Nutrients
Eating black bean hummus may help you get the iron you need in your diet. Fit Click notes that 2 tbsp. of black bean hummus provide 6 percent of the recommended daily intake of iron, a mineral that helps make up your blood cells. Iron deficiencies can result in anemia, a condition that presents with fatigue and pale skin. In addition, this portion of black bean hummus contains 4 percent of the calcium and 1 percent of the vitamin C you need in a day.
Serving Tips
Whole Foods Market notes that in addition to serving black bean hummus with vegetables, chips and pretzels, you can spread it on a sandwich or wrap.
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