White Bean and Basil Dip

Seven simple ingredients go into the food processor and this appetizer is done!  A perfect make-ahead dip for your simple celebration. We served it with pita bread and rainbow carrots, but you could use whatever you have on hand – crackers, fresh veggies, breadsticks, etc.

White Bean and Basil Dip

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 can cannellini beans drained
  • 1 head roasted garlic cloves see note below
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 1 Tbsp fresh chives chopped
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp cumin

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth.
  • Place in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil.
  • Serve with pita bread and mini rainbow carrots.

Notes

For roasted garlic - cut off the top of garlic head, sprinkle with olive oil, salt and pepper.  Wrap in aluminum foil and roast for 40 minutes in a 400-degree oven.  Let cool.  Squeeze the cloves out of the garlic head.

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