Bruschetta with Roasted Garlic And Bean Spread

Place beans in food processor. Squeeze garlic out of skins and add to beans. Blend. Blend in lemon juice, hot pepper sauce, cumin, oil and pepper. Taste and add salt and more lemon juice if necessary. NOTES : If you start with dried beans, soak 1 cup/250mL in cold water overnight in the refrigerator. Drain, add fresh cold water, bring to a boil and cook, covered, for one hour, or until very tender. You should have about 2 cups/500mL of cooked beans. Serve with grilled bread (see Ricotta Bruschetta recipe). From More HeartSmart Cooking With Bonnie Stern, this recipe makes about 1 1/2 cups/375mL.