RECIPE - Tepary Bean Hummus

• 2 C cooked teparies, drained (reserve some of the cooking liquid)
• 1/3 C olive oil
• 1/3 C lemon juice
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste

1. Cook beans according to basic instructions. 
2. Drain and briefly rinse. Add beans and other ingredients to a food processor. 
3. Puree using the cooking liquid to thin if necessary. 
4. Add in ingredients or garnishes based on flavours you enjoy and have in your garden. 
Some options include fresh cilantro, roasted chiles or red peppers, pine nuts, capers, onion greens, hot sauce or chipotle spice.

Serve with chips, veggies, or crackers. This also works well as a spread for sandwiches.