Roasted Garlic & Cannelli Bean Hummus

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   In a very small sauce pan, add olive oil and fresh garlic.

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   Cook on lowest setting of your stove top until garlic is just soft and slightly brown, about 20 minutes.

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   Remove from heat.

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   Into a food processor, add about 2 tablespoons of the reserved garlic olive oil, lemon juice, roasted garlic cloves, cannelli beans, half of the reserved liquid from the beans, paprika, salt and pepper.

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   Process until smooth; add more of the reserved bean liquid if necessary.

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   Taste, add more salt and pepper if necessary.

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   Refrigerate.

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    When ready to serve, pour into a pretty serving dish.

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    Drizzle some of the reserved garlic olive oil over the hummus.

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    For garnish, sprinkle a pinch of smoked paprika and the chopped parsley.

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    Beautiful!

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    Serve with pita chips, warm pita bread, or your own toasted baguette.

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    Note: I use this amount of olive oil so that the garlic is completely covered while roasting.

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    Refrigerate leftover oil, its excellent in salad dressings or for dipping.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.