Black Bean Hummus

Serve with toasted pita bread, tortilla chips or fresh veggies. Add more lemon or lime juice if it tastes like it needs a little extra kick.

1 clove garlic
1 (15 ounce) can black beans; drain and reserve liquid
2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice
1 1/2 tablespoons tahini (recipe for Homemade Tahini)
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Garnish:
1/4 teaspoon paprika
10 Greek olives [or try cilantro with a drizzle of olive oil instead]

Mince garlic in the bowl of a food processor. Add black beans, 2 tablespoons reserved liquid, 2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice, tahini, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; process until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. Add additional seasoning and liquid to taste.

Garnish with paprika and Greek olives.

Makes 4 servings