Crudites with Garlicky White Bean Dip
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Total time: 22 min • Prep: 20 min • Cook: 2 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
If you are a real garlic lover, use one or two additional cloves in this delicious dip.
Ingredients
Olive oil
1 tsp(s), extra-virgin
Garlic
3 clove(s), large, minced
Canned cannellini beans
15½ oz, drained and rinsed
Fresh lemon juice
1½ tbsp(s)
Water
1½ tbsp(s)
Table salt
⅛ tsp(s), or to taste
Black pepper
⅛ pinch(es), or to taste
Smoked paprika
½ tsp(s), or chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Cherry tomatoes
1½ cup(s), about 12 average
Cucumber
1 small, cut into spears
Yellow bell pepper
1 small, or red pepper, cut into thick slices
Carrots
3 medium, peeled and cut into sticks
Instructions
1
To prepare dip, heat olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat and sauté garlic, stirring constantly, until garlic just begins to turn golden, about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
2
In a food processor, combine garlic-olive oil mixture, beans and lemon juice. Process until smooth, slowly adding 1 to 2 tablespoons of water to obtain a thick yet creamy consistency. Season to taste.
3
Transfer dip to a bowl and garnish with paprika or chopped parsley, if desired. Place dip on serving platter and arrange pepper, tomatoes, cucumber, and carrots around it.
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