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    Home » Recipe » Vegan

    Simple White Bean Dip

    Published: Feb 3, 2010 · Modified: Oct 22, 2014 by Jennifer Che

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    This is so easy, I almost wonder whether I need to put the recipe up.

    I was feeling peckish after lunch the other day. I hate eating unbalanced meals. Unfortunately, all I had at home were pasta leftovers from Basta Pasta Cambridge. As much as I love that restaurant, I do wish they were more healthy - or at least balanced.

    Anyway, I only allowed myself to eat half of the leftovers, since the dish was like 95% carbs.

    Of course it wasn't enough food.

    And I was hungry.

    But I didn't want to eat MORE carbs! My pants were already a bit tight from the gorging I had done over Christmas in California and also in Las Vegas in the past few weeks.

    So I rummaged around the empty cupboard, and found a can of beans.

    Beans have protein right? Wouldn't they be considered a "meat"?

    In any event, I quickly whipped up this dip and was surprised how flavorful it was! The combination of garlic, lime juice, oregano, salt & pepper combined with the white beans creates a simple, flavorful dip.

    These go great with homemade pita chips!

    It was the perfect answer to my not-so-satisfied stomach.

    Simple White Bean Dip
    1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
    2-3 cloves garlic
    2 tablespoons fresh lemon or lime juice
    ¼ cup olive oil
    ¼ cup (loosely packed) fresh Italian parsley leaves (optional)
    Salt to taste
    Freshly ground black pepper to taste
    1 teaspoon dried oregano

    Combine everything beans, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil and (optionally) parsley in a food processor and pulse to desired consistency.  I made mine pretty smooth - it took about a minute.  Add salt, pepper, and oregano to taste.

    Serve!

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