(a cooking show said not to put the garlic in before mashing - just stir it in at the end so the garlic doesn't over power everything)

Ingredients

• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• ¼ cup (63 ml) tahini
• 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• ⅛ teaspoon (1 ml) red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) finely chopped parsley, optional

Directions

In a mixing bowl, combine black beans, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and red pepper flakes. Using the back of a fork, mash ingredients until smooth. (Alternatively, place ingredients in a food processor and pulse until smooth.)

Place in a serving bowl and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve cold.