Yield: 8 servings

•  1

  bulb of garlic, Roasted

   
•  2

  tablespoons fresh lemon juice

   
•  1

  tablespoon tahini (roasted sesame seed paste)

   
•  1

  teaspoon ground cumin

   
•  ¼

  teaspoon salt

   
•  1

  (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained

   
•  2

  teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

   
•  

  Dash of ground red pepper

   
•  1

  (6-ounce) bag pita chips (such as Stacy's Simply Naked)

   
• Optional if you like heat:  
•  1

  small jalapeño pepper, chopped (about 2 tablespoons)

   
•  

  Dash of crushed red pepper