Drain and rinse beans, reserving some of the liquid (can use to make the hummus creamier).

Place all ingredients in a food processor and blend on high speed. After blending the ingredients, adjust the seasonings as you see fit. To make a smoother, creamier batch, add a little liquid until smooth and it reaches the preferred consistency. Can use liquid from the canned beans, olive oil, lemon juice, or water.

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Serve as a dip with raw vegetables, crackers, tortilla chips. Or use as a spread on sandwiches.