Impromptu black bean hummus

I was trying to make hummus and had everything except the chickpeas! However I did have a can of black beans so I uses that instead.  It came out great and was a big hit with the neighbors.

Black Bean Hummus
Adapted from Give Me some Oven

Ingredients:

• 1 (15 oz.) can black beans, drained
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
• 2-3 Tbsp. tahini 
• 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1/2 tsp. cumin
• pinch of salt and pepper (to taste)
• 1/4 cup water (or the leftover chickpea juice from the can)

Method:

Rinse your black beans in a strainer and put them in a food processor with all of the other ingredients.  

Pulse until hummus is a smooth and creamy texture.