2 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
2 (15.5-ounce) cans great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons tahini (ground sesame seed paste)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
Paprika for sprinkling (optional)
Suggested accompaniments:
Assorted crackers
Sliced cucumber
Pimiento-stuffed olives
Pitted kalamata olives.
Pulse garlic and rosemary in a food processor 3 or 4 times or until minced.
Add beans and next 4 ingredients; process until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides.
Pour olive oil gradually through food chute with processor running; process until mixture is smooth. Cover and chill 1 hour. Garnish with a sprinkling of paprika, if desired.
Serve with suggested accompaniments, as desired.
makes 3 cups.