Lemony White Bean Dip with Fresh Herbs
Ingredients:
2 cups cooked white beans
1 clove garlic, minced
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided into 1 tablespoon and 3 tablespoons
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon fresh thyme or lemon thyme
1 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)
Black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons fresh parsley
Directions:
- In a medium-sized pan, heat the garlic in 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Cook for two minutes, and then add the white beans, rosemary, and thyme.
- Sauté for another 4 to 5 minutes, or until garlic is soft and fragrant.
- Transfer the beans to a food processor.
- Add the salt, pepper, lemon, and remaining olive oil.
- Process on high, stopping every now and then to scrape the bowl down, until mixture is totally creamy and smooth.
- Pulse in the fresh parsley.
- Serve with pita chips, sliced carrots and bell peppers.
