For years, I thought that  hummus wasn’t hummus without chickpeas, then I learned that in some parts of the middle east and north Africa, hummus is traditionally made with fava beans – an entirely different species of bean altogether. My eyes opened to the wider world of hummus, I began to experiment with our own local heirloom beans, and the results did not disappoint! Each variety lends a subtle and unique flavor. Hummus made with yellow-eyed beans has a similar look to chickpea hummus, but don’t be confined by color; lately we’ve been using the heirloom red merlot beans from our share, which make a beautiful hummus that’s delicious in gyros, or as a dip for vegetables and breadboards.