Several weeks ago Tessa came home from the local Hillsboro Farmer’s Market where she had been working, raving about a black bean hummus she had tasted from one of the vendors at the market. It turns out the vendor was someone I already knew – Charles Hartz of Hartz Spice. Charles lives here in Portland and he has developed a wonderful line of spice blends and recipes to go with them. The black bean hummus is one of them.
Our neighborhood Fourth of July BBQ was the perfect time to try it out. It was a hit.
The flavor combination is great -black beans, garlic, roasted red peppers, tahini and features Charles’ Garlic and Herb Spice Blend. Hummus is usually made with garbanzo beans but the black beans are a fun and flavorful change.
Everything is blended in the food processor so it is quick and easy to put together.
I served it with some pita chips I made out of flat bread. You can find my pita chip recipe here. It’s great with regular tortilla chips too. It would also make a great dip for fresh veggies. I think just about anything would taste could dipped in black bean hummus.
Now here comes the best part. If you aren’t lucky enough to live in Portland, Oregon all of Charles’ spice blends can be purchased from his website.
If you do live in the Portland area go visit him at the Hillsboro Farmer’s Market on Saturdays.
Charles is giving away a wonderful set of his spice blends to one of my readers. ($49.00 value)
Be sure and visit Charles’ blog to find more wonderful recipes that can be used with his spice blends. I can’t wait to try the Greek Balsamic Vinaigrette .
To enter the giveaway leave a comment below. Also for a second entry go on over and “like” his Facebook page.
Giveaway limited to those with a US mailing address. Giveaway is open until Tuesday, July 10, midnight PST.
Thanks Charles for sponsoring the giveaway!
Raised on the East coast, trained on the West, Charles makes his home in the culinary crossroads of Portland, Oregon. He is a classically-trained executive chef, having worked in many diverse kitchens in Arizona, Nebraska, and Oregon. Each environment has influenced his palate and shaped the evolution of his unique spice blends. Spices and herbs have become the tools he uses to turn the ordinary into the extraordinary. Having tried, evaluated and refined his craft in many fine restaurant kitchens, Charles has become a spicemaster.
Black Bean Hummus
Ingredients
- 3 cans black beans rinsed & drained
- 1 garlic cloves I used 2
- 8 oz jar roasted red peppers drained
- 1 tsp Hartz Garlic & Herb Spice Blend
- 3 lemons juiced (I used 2)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 C plain greek yogurt
- 1 tsp ground corinader
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 1/2 Tbsp tahini Paste
Instructions
- Combine everything in a food processor
- Puree until smooth
- Refrigerate until ready to serve
- Serve with pita chips, chips or fresh veggies
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I would really really like to try that Greek flavoring! Yum! Thanks!
ENTERING…It all looks very good!!
Wow! Bring it on !
Yum! The hummus looks delicious!
His spices look awesome. I would love to try them. Thank you for offering the giveaway and introducing him to us.
Looks Fabulous !! I must try this recipe this weekend for sure. Something to add to the heat were experiencing (105 +) here in Kentucky … Would LOVE to win this spice collection. You have some wonderful places to shop in Oregon! Thank you for this opportunity !!
Trying new spice blends is so fun when experimenting with your own cooking.
How fun! I’m always looking for new flavors!
That black bean hummus sounds yummy! The spices look fabulous! I’d love to have them:)
YUM!! Thank you!!
YUM! Sounds like a great giveaway!!
Everything sounds delicious. My husband and I are desperately trying to lose weight and I think the black bean hummus would be healthier for us than potato chips and cheese dip. Thanks for making us aware of his great products.
Great idea for a alternative hummus! I’d *love* to have the spice set 🙂
YUM! I love hummus!
This looks so yummy! I would love a chance to get some of those spice mixes!
I would love to try his spices. I will look for him at the farmer’s market.
The Garlic & Herb and Black Bayou Blend look amazing, along with the others. I would love to try them too! Thanks for sharing the Black Bean Hummus recipe! I need to try that one too!
I would love to try one of these!
oooooh pick me! I love spices and those sound delish!
Hadn’t ever considered making hummus with black beans instead of chick peas. This is a definite MUST TRY! Would LOVE to win the spice set!
Awesome! These sound amazing! And his blog looks good too!
I love hummus & black beans so can’t wait to try this winning combination. Also anxious to try his spices. Thanks!
I love black beans! This looks amazing and the spices would come in hand for grilling season.
Wow! What yummy-sounding spice blends! Would love to try those! Thanks for offering this giveaway!!! 🙂
Please count me in!
Would love the spices. Went to the Hillboro market last week when visiting Portland with my daughter. Your Famer’s Markets are amazing. I have never seen such large blackberries. Thank you for your suggestions on the Coast too. It was a wonderful trip and look forward to coming again!
I would love to try his spice blends! Thanks for your great blog.
Hi There! I’m new to your beautiful blog! How great to enter a giveaway so soon! Can’t wait to try all those spice blends 😀
Yum! I love finding delicious things at Farmer’s Markets. And my hubs and I love black beans. Thanks for offering this giveaway!
Looks yummy!
Mmmm…mmmm…SPICES!
this recipe comes in perfect time! I’m having a swimming party for my son tomorrow, and I just know the adults will love this dip. thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the great post! I’m anxious to try the spices and recipe.
Those look great!!
I love to cook and try out spices and blends that I have never tried before. This recipe looks and sounds like something I’d love to try. Can’t wait to taste! Also the Hartz blog has some interesting recipes. Thanks, may become another favorite site.
YUMMMMM!!!!
The wonderful names on his spices add to the need to try them.
Yum! I love black beans. I’ll definitely be trying this recipe. Thank you!!
I love hummus and I love black beans! Can’t wait to try this combo. I need to get to the farmers market, but in the meantime it would be great to win the spices. Thanks!
I would love to win this giveaway and try the yummy hummus you made. Thanks for the chance to enter.
I am a facebook fan of his. Thanks for the chance to enter.
I love hummus!! Pita chips and hummus is my new favorite snack. I’ll be trying this recipe!
sweet mixes, from one spice dealer to another.
I would live to give this recipe a try but how big are your cans of beans? I’d also love to win the give away.
They are 15 oz. size cans
I love hummus, but I have never made it at home. The spices look great. Thanks for sharing.
Wendy B.
I’m always looking for something new to spice up our meals. Thanks for sharing. Jody Walunas
I love finding out about local business i’ve never heard of!! 🙂 Thank soo much for the tip i will have to check him out!
these spices look nice. i hope to win.
i liked the FB page
This sounds delicious!
These spice blends sound yummy. I love trying new foods I can make from scratch.
Sounds kind of like a cross between bean dip and hummus.
Can’t wait to try this recipe! Liked his facebook page. THANKS!
Looks great! Can’t wait to try 🙂
I would love to win the collection of spice blends. They look so yummy!
These spice blends look very interesting and most of my spices in my cabinet need to be thrown out… way past expiration dates!
Off topic, are you reading this summer? Would love to know your summer book recommends !
Totally reading – will do a summer reads post this week. Thanks for the reminder.
Can’t wait to try the recipe. I love black beans and hummus!
Sounds yummy!
What a great give away!!
I would love to try these spices!
I like Charles on FB
I love trying spices!! These look amazing!
The seasonings look divine!
I will definitely try out those spices. They sound great!
Going to try this. It sounds so good. Thanks for the great recipes Chuck
I love hummus, so I can’t wait to try this! Thanks for sharing
Pick me! Pick me!!!
I’ve had a black bean hummus one time and really liked it. Thanks for the recipe. I always forget about the Saturday Hillsboro Farmers Market. We’ll have to add it to our to do list one of these Saturdays.
These spice blends sound amazing, I’d love to win! And the black bean hummus recipe is awesome…I can’t wait to try it out for myself 🙂
This hummus sounds amazing! I can’t wait to try it.
I lOVE and miss the farmers market in hillsboro & beaverton! Would love to try something new.
The Thai River Blend sounds wonderful!
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I like Hartz Spices on Facebook (Carolsue Anderson)
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The morroccan moorish blend sounds very exotic – I’d love to try it!
Black Bean Dip is my favorite snack between classes! I love it with carrots and garlic pita chips. As for the spices, my imagination just experienced a Fourth-of-July fireworks show…so many possibilities! Thank you being so generous.
I’ll have to tell my son who lives in Gresham about these spices. The black bean hummus looks delicious!
I love spice blends and I definitely think Hartz combinations sound amazing!! Btw I cannot wait to make this hummus sounds yummy.
I’m excited to try ALL of his spices, esp the Thai.