Butter Bean and Cumin Hummus

• 2 large garlic cloves
• 2 15- to 16-ounce cans butter beans, rinsed, drained
• 2/3 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)*
• 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 4 tablespoons (about) water
• Pita breads, cut into wedges
• Assorted cut-up fresh vegetables
• *Sold at Middle Eastern markets, natural foods stores and some supermarkets.

1. Finely chop garlic in processor.
2. Add beans and next 4 ingredients; process until smooth.
3. Mix in water 1 tablespoon at a time, thinning to desired consistency.
4. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Spoon into bowl.
6. (Can be made 3 days ahead.
7. Cover; chill.
8. Bring to room temperature; thin with additional water before serving, if desired.)
9. Serve with pita bread and vegetables.

garlic, butter beans, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, ground cumin, water, breads, fresh vegetables, eastern markets

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/butter-bean-and-cumin-hummus-5786 (may not work)