Red Bean Hummus

Submitted by erobbins4

"My husband and I recently had a red bean hummus at a restaurant and it was amazing. I like hummus okay, but thought this was so much better. I was surprised to not see any recipes on Zaar for it though. I knew it couldn't be a totally original idea so a quick internet search found this recipe from www.noteatingoutinny.com. According to the website but not using tahini in the recipe you further lower the fat content of the dish. Best of all, according to the website, the dish costs only $1.15 to make in March of 2007. While I am sure the cost has increased since the original posting I have to assume it is still an inexpensive dish."

 

• Ready In: 5mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 1 1/2 cups

ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 -2 tablespoon lemon juice (to taste)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cumin
• 1⁄8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons apricot preserves
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese (optional, leave out to make the dish vegan and lactose free) or 1 tablespoon Cotija cheese (optional, leave out to make the dish vegan and lactose free)

directions

1. Blend ingredients in a food processor until well combined.
2. Chill first or serve immediately with chips, pita or any crusty bread.