BLACK BEAN HUMMUS

Ingredients

• 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1 can (19 oz/540 mL) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 tbsp finely chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
• 1 tbsp tahini (sesame seed paste)
• 2 tsp fresh lime juice
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• Extra-virgin olive oil*
• Chopped fresh parsley*

Directions

1. Heat 2 tsp oil in a small frypan over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 3 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 2 minutes. Remove from heat; cool completely.
2. Place onion mixture and beans, jalapeno, tahini, lime juice, cumin, pepper flakes and salt in a food processor; process until almost smooth. With machine running, gradually pour 1/4 cup oil through feed tube of food processor; purée until smooth. Transfer to a serving dish. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
3. Drizzle with additional oil and sprinkle with parley.