Black Bean Hummus

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup chopped garlic
• 3 tablespoons tahini paste
• 1 1/2 lemons, juiced
• 1 1/2 cups water, more or less as needed
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 2 1/2 teaspoons cumin
• 2 1/4 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper

Recipe

• 1 in a food processor or blender, combine garbanzo beans, black beans, olive oil, garlic, tahini, and lemon juice. with the motor running, drizzle in water until the beans are blended and a smooth consistency is achieved. add the cayenne, cumin, salt, and black pepper, then blend again. taste and adjust seasonings as desired. makes 4 cups. keep covered and refrigerated until served, up to five days. serve with bread, pitas, or chips.