Name: Black Bean Hummus
Yield: Makes 3 1/2 cups
Ingredients: 2 15-ounce cans black beans, rinsed, drained; 3/4 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)*; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup (packed) chopped fresh cilantro; 4 green onions, sliced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 large garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; Pita bread rounds, cut into triangles; *Available at Middle Eastern and natural foods stores and some supermarkets.

This dip is also nice with raw vegetables.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 3 1/2 cups

Ingredients

2 15-ounce cans black beans, rinsed, drained

3/4 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)*

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

1/4 cup (packed) chopped fresh cilantro

4 green onions, sliced

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 large garlic cloves, minced

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Pita bread rounds, cut into triangles

*Available at Middle Eastern and natural foods stores and some supermarkets.

Preparation

Combine first 9 ingredients in processor until smooth. Season hummus to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon hummus into bowl. Serve with pita triangles.