Begin by heating the olive oil in a small sauté pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and fresh thyme leaves. Sauté for about one minute. This helps to infuse the flavors into the oil.
Add the beans, sautéed garlic and thyme, lemon juice, and salt/pepper to the food processor.
Blend until desired texture. Pulse for chunkier texture, puree for creamy texture. Add a little water if not creamy enough.
Serve with fresh vegetables, crackers, tortilla chips, pita or bagel chips, etc.
Add an extra drizzle of olive oil and garnish with additional fresh chopped thyme leaves.