Ingredients
- 15 ounces (2 cups) garbanzo beans
- 1/4 cup bean butter
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 small pinch sea salt
- 1 pinch cayenne, or chili powder of choice (optional)
- 1 pinch of paprika (optional)
- 2 teaspoons of spice of choice (chopped jalapenos, roasted red peppers, Italian seasoning)
Method
- Wash and drain garbanzo beans.
- Pour drained garbanzo beans into bowl of food processor or blender; grind into fine paste.
- Add bean butter, lemon juice, garlic powder, sea salt, cayenne, paprika, and spices of choice; pulse
- to combine.
Refrigerate in airtight container up to 3 days. Serve as spread on crackers or bread, or as a dip for fresh vegetables or chips. Servings: 1-1/2 cups. Prep Time: 10 minutes.