Black Bean Hummus

Beans beans, the magical fruit.
The more you eat, the more you ...................... Benefit!

Most people know that beans are good for you. Not only are they high in fibre, which naturally helps to lower cholesterol, they are virtually fat free. Black beans, in particular, also come in first of all the beans in terms of antioxidant power. So grab yourself a can, whip up this QUICK dip, and eat away. You'll do your body good ;) Enjoy!

Jenno's Black Bean Hummus

• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/4 cup salsa (homemade or not)
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp EVOO (optional - omit for a fat free snack!)

1. In bowl of food processor, add beans, salsa, garlic and cumin, and blend until well combined.
2. While food processor is running, stream in lemon juice and EVOO. Mix until smooth (about 20-30 seconds).
3. Pour hummus into bowl and serve with chips or veggie sticks for dipping. ENJOY!

**If you omit the EVOO, you may want to add more salsa or lemon juice to make dip smoother**
**The kids and I just ate this for lunch. Their favourite was dipping carrot sticks in the hummus**