Servings: 12 to 16

1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained

2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, more to taste

1/4 cup chopped garlic, more to taste

3 tablespoons tahini paste

1 lemon, juiced, more to taste

1 1/2 cups water, more or less as needed

1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper, more or less to taste

2 1/2 teaspoons cumin, more to taste

2 1/4 teaspoons salt, more to taste

1 1/2 teaspoons pepper, more to taste

In a food processor or blender, combine the garbanzo beans, black beans, olive oil, garlic, tahini paste and lemon juice. With the motor running, drizzle in the water until the beans are blended and a smooth consistency is achieved. Add the cayenne pepper, cumin, salt and pepper, then blend again. Keep refrigerated up to 5 days.

Each of 16 servings: 96 calories; 4 grams protein; 13 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams fiber; 4 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 0 cholesterol; 0 sugar; 520 mg. sodium.