Ingredients

1cangarbanzo beans,chickpeas

3tbspcreamy peanut butter

3tbspfresh lemon juice

1zest of lemon,grated

½tspground cumin

1clovegarlic

¼cupextra virgin olive oil

salt and ground hot red pepper,cayenne

Preparation

Combine the garbanzo beans, peanut butter, lemon juice and zest, cumin, and garlic in a food processor. With the machine running, add the oil.

Add enough of the reserved bean liquid to make a smooth, fluffy puree. Season with salt and red pepper. (The hummus can be prepared up to 5 days ahead, covered and refrigerated.)