White Bean Dip with Garlic, Lemon and Basil

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Vegetarian, Low-fat White Bean Dip with Garlic, Lemon and Basil

 

4 cups white beans, soaked and cooked if dried, or straight from can

(reserve any liquid)

1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil or parsley leaves

1/4 cup lemon juice

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

2 large garlic cloves, crushed

 

Drain beans. Combine beans, basil, lemon juice, oil, and garlic in

the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth, adding

reserved liquid tablespoon by tablespoon, as necessary. Add salt and

pepper to taste. Refrigerate at least one hour. Serve with crisp

vegetables like peppers, celery and broccoli (or cut pita triangles).

Makes 8 servings.

Calories oer 1/3 c...52...Fat...1 g...Fiber...3 g.