Butterbean Hummus

Ingredients

• 3 bacon strips uncooked
• 2 cans butter beans 15 oz. each large, rinsed and drained
• 1 garlic clove small, minced
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon tahini
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves chopped
• salt and ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon green onion thinly sliced
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika