Black Bean Hummus

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Source: '1,000 Vegetarian Recipes' by Carol Gelles

Serves 6 people

Categories: Appetizers, Beans (Round), Dip, Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups cooked black beans (cooked from dry or canned, drained)
  • 1/3 cup tahini
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallion (white and green parts)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Directions

  1. Add the beans, tahini, lime juice, olive oil, and garlic to a food processor fitted with a steel blade.

  2. Cover and process until pureed.

  3. Add in the scallions and cumin; cover and process until just combined.

  4. Variation—add1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and Tabasco sauce to taste.

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