WHITE BEAN AND BASIL HUMMUS

A personal favorite

SERVES 8

1 14 oz. can white cannellini beans (drained and rinsed)

¾ c. fresh basil tightly packed or 1/3 c. dried

¼ c. fresh parsley (optional, but recommended)

1 lemon, juiced

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 tbsp. olive oil

1/3 c. tahini

A pinch of sea salt

A pinch of black pepper

Method

Mix all ingredients in a blender, food processor, or by hand, first mashing beans well in a bowl with a fork and then incorporating the rest of the ingredients into the mix

Mix/puree until creamy, occasionally scraping sides

Nutrition facts per serving: Calories 86, Carbohydrates 7g, Protein 3g, Fat 5g