Black Bean Hummus

1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
2 tablespoons tahini (roasted sesame seed paste)
3 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added black beans, rinsed and drained
1 garlic clove, peeled
1/2 small jalapeño pepper, seeded

Place 1/4 cup cilantro, tahini, and next 8 ingredients (through jalapeño) in a food processor; process until smooth. Spoon into a bowl; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cilantro.

Serve with any or all of the following:
Carrots
Celery
Red Pepper
Baked Pita

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