Black Bean Hummus Hummus has become pretty mainstream these days, and there's nothing better than homemade hummus. The flavor is so rich and delicious. No store-bought brand could stand against this hearty version. For variety, replace the black beans with white beans, chickpeas or soybeans. Serve with rice crackers, pita crisps or Belgian endive. Try adding a tablespoon of finely chopped dill, chervil and/ or basil to the finished hummus for an herbal flavor. Try substituting black soybean for the regular black bean for a nuttier flavor. Makes 1 Cup.
	Ingredients: 1 cup cooked or canned black beans 1 tablespoon tahini (sesame paste) 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 teaspoon honey 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 dashes Tabasco sauce Salt and Freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon tamari soy sauce
	Instructions: 1. Add all the ingredients to a food processor. Blend on low speed until roughly chopped, then increase to high speed to get a smooth consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Store, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. Notes: Reserve some of the cooking liquid from the black beans and add it to the processor if necessary. This will give you a smoother texture and keep the ingredients from binding up. If you are using canned black beans, the canning liquid will give you the desired results.

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