Red Bean Hummus

Ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 -2 tablespoon lemon juice (to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons apricot preserves
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese (optional, leave out to make the dish vegan and lactose free) or 1 tablespoon Cotija cheese (optional, leave out to make the dish vegan and lactose free)