Quick White Bean Dip

Name: Quick White Bean Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2-1/4 cups
Ingredients: 2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup minced fresh basil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; Baked pita chips

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Yield 2-1/4 cups

Test Kitchen Approved

From Benton Harbor, Michigan, Katina Tanner sends a low-fat party starter. "This is a wonderful way o use fresh basil," she says. "Increase the amount of herbs if you like or replace the pita chips with crackers for variety."

Ingredients

2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup minced fresh basil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
Baked pita chips

Directions

In a food processor, combine the beans, oil and garlic; cover and process until smooth. Add the basil, lemon juice, salt and pepper; cover and process until blended. Serve with pita chips. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 102 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 326mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat.

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