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                                            Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 5  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    This is my favorite hummus recipe. I adapted it from a recipe out of The Silver Palate Cookbook. Serve with pita bread, naan bread, crackers and/or veggies. Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                4 cloves garlic, to taste  |  
                                                2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained,rinsed  |  
                                                1/2 cup tahini  |  
                                                1/3 cup warm water  |  
                                                1 lemon, juice of  |  
                                                1 1/2 teaspoons salt  |  
                                                2 teaspoons ground cumin  |  
                                                black pepper  |  
                                                3 tablespoons olive oil  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. Pulse garlic cloves in a food processor until minced fine. 2. Add beans and rest of ingredients. 3. Use olive oil to taste, starting with 3 Tbsp and adding more if needed. 4. Process until smooth and creamy, pausing to scrape down sides of processor bowl, as necessary. 5. Taste and correct seasoning. 6. Transfer to a storage container, cover, and refrigerate until ready to use.                              | 
                         
                         
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