Ingredients

  • 2 cans cooked black-eyed peas (Do not drain)
  • 1/4 cup fresh chorizo sausage, chopped
  • 1/4 cup onion, diced
  • 8 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup olive oil

Method

  • Heat med-sized sauce pot on med-high heat. Add chorizo to render fat & brown.
  • Reduce heat to med. Add onions + garlic & cook until tender (about 5 min).
  • Add cans of black eyed peas w/their liquid & bring mixture to a boil. Cook for 2 min & reduce to a simmer. Reduce liquid by half.
  • Add cream cheese, tahini, cumin, lemon juice, parsley & lemon zest. Combine well.
  • Transfer mixture to a food processor (or blender) to puree (I will use my hand-held blender for this). Drizzle in olive oil slowly. Puree until smooth (for about 5 min). Remove & refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • *To Serve* - Garnish w/a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, parsley or a sprinkle of paprika. Serve w/grilled bread & raw veggies for dipping.
  • *Note* - The recipe said it served 4, but I see it as much closer to serving 6 as an appy.