Ingredients
Instructions
- Soak the beans overnight in plenty of water.
- Drain and discard the soaking water.
- Put the beans in a pot and cover with cold fresh water.
- Bring to a boil and then simmer, partially covered, until they are very tender but not mushy.
- Remove from heat and drain, reserving the cooking liquid.
- Put the beans in a food processor fitted with a steal blade.
- Add garlic, tahini, salt, pepper, and cayenne.
- Puree this mixture, and with the motor running, slowly pour in the olive oil and lemon juice.
- If the puree is too thick, pour in a little of the reserved cooking liquid until the puree is silky smooth, I use up about one cup of the cooking liquid.
- Taste for seasoning and add more salt and cayenne if desired.