Italian Hummus

By pattie_d

Ingredients

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

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from rachaelray.com

Preparation

Step 1

Pre-heat the oven to 325F. Toast the bread for 7-8 minutes.

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