Black Eyed Pea & Chorizo Hummus (Zwt-8) - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

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.