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Black bean hummus

Total time: 20 minutes

Servings: 12 to 16

Note: Adapted from Mediterraneo in Hermosa Beach

1 (15-ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained

2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, drained

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, or more to taste

1/4 cup chopped garlic, or more to taste

3 tablespoons tahini paste

1 lemon, juiced, or more to taste

Up to 1 1/2 cups water, more or less as needed

1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper, more or less to taste

2 1/2 teaspoons cumin, or more to taste

2 1/4 teaspoons salt, or more to taste

1 1/2 teaspoons pepper, or more to taste

In a food processor or blender, combine the garbanzo beans, black beans, olive oil, garlic, tahini paste and lemon juice. With the motor running, drizzle in a little water as needed until the beans are blended and a smooth consistency is achieved; you may not use all the water. Add the cayenne pepper, cumin, salt and pepper, then blend again. Taste and adjust seasonings and flavorings if desired. This makes 4 cups hummus; the hummus will keep, covered and refrigerated, for 5 days.

Each of 16 servings: 96 calories; 4 grams protein; 13 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams fiber; 4 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 0 cholesterol; 0 sugar; 520 mg. sodium.