Heat the olive oil over low heat and sautèe the garlic just until it begins to turn golden -not too much!

Drain and rinse the beans - drain as much water out as possible

Put the beans in your food processor

Add the oil and garlic to the processor

Use fresh lemons!

Squeeze the juice and remove any seeds

Beautiful Basil

Add everything to the food processor

If you put a piece of plastic wrap over the bowl, the top won't get dirty and you save a lot of cleaning. Run on high until you have a smooth paste.

Garnish with some olive oil and a chiffonade of basil and serve with pita chips or.....

A nice French bread and good white wine!