Recipe: Black Bean Hummus

Black Bean Hummus

Serve this bean dip with toasted pita triangles or woven wheat crackers.

1 (16-oz.) can black beans, drained
1 (16-oz.) can butter beans, drained
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons tahini (Sesame seed paste, available at natural food stores and some supermarkets)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and pepper, to taste
Chopped fresh cilantro, to garnish

Place all the ingredients except salt, pepper and cilantro in food processor bowl; blend together well. Season to taste with salt and pepper; cover and chill. Garnish with cilantro and serve with crudites and crackers.

Makes about 3 cups
Source: National Pork Board