Tepary Bean Hummus makes a great dip for fresh veggies. Tepary beans are native to the Sonoran Desert and are produced locally in Maricopa. You can find them right here at Maya’s Farm at the Farm at South Mountain.

Ingredients:
1 Cup Tepary Beans (Cooked in salted water until tender)
2 oz. Olive Oil (Available from Queen Creek)
1TBS. Lemon Juice (Fresh Lemons in Season Now!)
2 Cloves Roasted Garlic (One Windmill Farm)
Salt & Fresh Cracked Pepper to Taste
An assortment of Fresh Locally Grown Vegetables Including:
Turnips, Baby Carrots, Radishes, Fennel 

Directions:
In a food processor, puree the Beans, and Garlic, slowly add in the Olive Oil. When a smooth consistency is reached, add the Lemon Juice and season it to taste with the Salt and Pepper. The Hummus can be adjusted with water or additional olive oil if you’d like a creamier puree.Serve the Hummus with an assortment of Vegetables that have been cleaned and cut to bite size pieces.