Ingredients

• 1 cup garbanzo beans (fresh or canned)
• 1/3 cup tahini
• 1/8 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 Hatch chile (roasted & skinned, I kept the seeds in there)
• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper (plus sprinkles for top)
You will need a food processor or a potato masher

Instructions

1. If you are using dry beans, prepare them by boiling until semi soft (about an hour), remember to continue to re-add water as it boils down.
2. In the food processor add all the ingredients together and process them.
3. Remove from processor, place in a bowl (you may have to smash the few remaining beans).
4. Sprinkle top with cayenne pepper.
5. Serve with pita bread, pretzels or use as a spread.

Ingredients

• 1 1/3 cup beets, cooked and cubed (I used golden beets)
• 1/3 cup tahini
• 1 garlic clove
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
You will need a food processor or potato masher.

Instructions

1. Add all the ingredients into the food processor and process them.
2. Place in a bowl and serve with a cracker chip or use on a pastry puff as a spread.