Fusion Hummus

Adapted from a recipe by Hannah at www.allrecipes.com. Serve with torn pita, lavash, crackers, or other bread product to scoop and carry.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 2  sprigs fresh rosemary
• 1  garlic clove, peeled
• 2 (15 1/2ounce) cans garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup  sesame tahini (optional)
• 1⁄4 cup  balsamic vinegar
• 1⁄4 cup cold water
•  salt, to taste
•  ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Strip rosemary leaves from stems, discard stems, and place leaves in the bowl of a food processor. Add garlic and pulse until finely chopped. Pour in the garbanzo beans; process until evenly blended.
2. With food processor running, slowly pour in the olive oil, scraping down sides of the bowl as necessary.
3. Pour in tahini, if using, then balsamic vinegar and process until evenly blended. Taste, and add more vinegar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired flavor is achieved.
4. Pour in the water and process to make a spreadable consistency. Add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if necessary. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Chill before serving.