Black Bean Hummus

• 1 clove garlic
• 1 15 oz can black beans or
• 2 cups dried black beans, soaked & cooked
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 1/2 tablespoons tahini
• 3/4 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
•  juice from one lime
• 1/4 tsp paprika (optional)
• 10 kalamata olives (optional)

Directions

1. Drain and reserve liquid from black beans. Rinse black beans.
2. Mince garlic in food processor.
3. Add black beans, 2 Tbs reserved liquid, and remaining ingredients except paprika. Process until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
4. Add additional seasonings and liquid to taste.
5. Garnish with paprika if desired.