Cranberry Hummus

Ingredients

• 1 can cannellini beans , 15 ounce
• 0.5 cups chopped dried cranberries
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
• 0.25 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 clove garlic , crushed
• 3 tablespoons chopped pecans
• salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Drain cannellini beans and reserve liquid.

2. 2

   Combine cannellini beans, cranberries, olive oil, lemon juice, thyme, cinnamon, and garlic in a food processor; blend until smooth. If too thick, thin out to your desired consistency by blending in some of the reserved bean liquid.

3. 3

   Stir in chopped pecans, and season to taste with salt. Store in the refrigerator in an air-tight container until ready to serve.

4. 4

   Garnish with additional cranberries, pecans, and a drizzle of olive oil, if desired.