Black Bean Hummus

Ingredients:

1 clove garlic -- peeled

1 1/2 cup cooked black beans

2 tablespoons cooking liquid from beans -- (2 to 3)

2 tablespoons lemon juice -- (2 to 4)

1 1/2 tablespoons tahini

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin -- (1/2 to 3/4)

1/2 teaspoon salt -- or to taste

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper -- optional (0.125 to 1/4)

paprika -- for garnish

Instructions:

Mince garlic in the bowl of a food processor. Add black beans, 2 tablespoons cooking liquid, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, tahini, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; process until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. Add additional seasoning and liquid to taste. Garnish with paprika.