Black Bean Hummus

Ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans

• 1 clove garlic (or 1 Tbs minced)

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice, or more to taste

• 1½ tablespoons tahini

• ½ teaspoon ground cumin, or more to taste

• ½ teaspoon salt, or more to taste

• Black pepper to taste

Directions

1. Drain beans and set aside liquid (keep).

2. Place garlic into the bowl of a food processor and pulse until minced.

3. Add black beans, 2 tablespoons bean liquid, lemon juice, tahini, cumin, salt, and cayenne pepper; process until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.

4. Taste and add additional bean liquid, lemon juice, tahini, cumin, salt, and pepper as needed.

5. Transfer to a serving bowl.