White Bean Hummus

Hummus is so good for you and best of all, it tastes good, too! It's a healthy snack you can feel good about serving your family.

Recipe Ingredients:

2 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
2 (15.5-ounce each) 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

Cooking Directions:

1. Pulse garlic and rosemary in a food processor 3 or 4 times or until minced.
2. Add beans and next 4 ingredients; process until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides.
3. 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.
4. Serve with suggested accompaniments, as desired.

Makes 3 cups.