Homemade Black Bean Hummus

Okay. This has got to be one of the easiest little appetizers that is so yummy and affordable! Mine is a slightly altered version of a recipe found in Cooking Light magazine.

Black Bean Hummus:

1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)

1 jalapeño (seeded and chopped roughly)

1 clove of garlic

juice of 1 lemon

2 tbsp. olive oil

1 tbsp. tahini

1 tbsp. cumin

pinch of red pepper flakes

salt & pepper to taste

Pulse all ingredients together in a food processor. Top your hummus with a sprinkle of red pepper and olive oil. For a little more flavor top with diced tomatoes and onions. I serve it with toasted pita chips sprinkled with cumin, red pepper and sea salt. You can also serve it with celery & carrot sticks, endive leaves, and cucumber slices.