Black Bean Hummus

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) black beans
2 Tbsp Baklouti Chili Olive Oil, plus more for drizzling
1 Tbsp plus 1 tsp Sicilian Lemon Balsamic
¼ tsp sea salt
½ tsp ground cumin
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 tsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus parsley sprigs for garnish (optional)

Directions

Rinse and drain the black beans. Chop the parsley leaves and set aside.
Add all the ingredients except the parsley to a food processor. Puree the beans using one-second pulses (about 10-12) to start. Run the food processor for about 15 seconds and stop to scrape down the sides with a spatula. Repeat until you reach a somewhat smooth consistency (for hummus).
Transfer the hummus to a bowl (and stir in the chopped parsley leaves). Let the hummus stand for about 15-20 minutes to marry the flavours. Drizzle with a little more of the Olive Oil and serve with pita chips or fresh veggies.