Vegetarian Opposing-Sides Two-Bean Dip

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Vegetarian Opposing-Sides Two-Bean Dip

 

16 ounces great northern beans, canned -- drained

1/2 cup chopped onion -- divided

3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 teaspoon salt -- divided

1/2 teaspoon black pepper -- divided

2 small garlic cloves -- divided

15 ounces black beans, cooked -- drained

1 can (4.5 ounces) chopped green chiles, drained -- drained

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

2 ounces reduced fat cheddar cheese -- (1/2 cup)

1/4 cup sliced green onion tops

Garlic Pita Chips

 

1. Combine the Great Northern beans, 1/4 cup chopped onion, Parmesan

cheese, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 1 garlic clove in a

food processor; process until smooth. Spoon white bean mixture into a bowl

on one side; set aside.

2. Combine the black beans, 1/4 cup chopped onion, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4

teaspoon pepper, 1 garlic clove, chiles, and cumin in a food processor;

process until smooth. Spoon black bean mixture into other side of bowl

containing white bean mixture.

3. Sprinkle cheddar cheese and green onions between 2 bean dips. Serve

with Garlic Pita Chips.

Yield: 12 servings (serving size: about 3 tablespoons dip and 4 chips).