Italian Hummus*

By mamapig

Ingredients

• Optional garnishes:
• 1 loaf sesame semolina or crusty baguette, bakery sliced
• 1 (15 to 18 oz) can white beans, rinsed and drained
• 3 Tbsp. sesame tahini paste
• 2 cloves garlic, grated or minced
• 3 sprigs rosemary, leaves finely chopped
• 1 lemon
• Salt
• 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• Coarsely chopped green or black olives
• Chopped parsley and basil leaves
• Chopped roasted red peppers
• Chopped hot pickled vegetables - giardiniera

Preparation

Step 1

Heat the oven to 325° F. Toast bread 7 to 8 minutes.

Place the beans in food processor with tahini, garlic, rosemary, the juice of 1 lemon and some salt. Turn processor on and stream in a little olive oil, process until smooth, adjust salt and transfer to a small serving bowl, garnish with toppings if you wish (on its own it is still delish), surround the hummus with toasts for spreading.