Roasted Red Pepper and Cannellini Bean Dip

By

Liz Zack, Cooking Light

JANUARY 2007

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 (16-ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (7-ounce) bottle roasted red bell peppers, rinsed and drained
  • 1 large garlic clove
  • 2 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Place first 5 ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth. With processor on, slowly add oil through food chute. Stir in salt and black pepper. Reviews said best if made day before. Also used 2t. vinegar and 1/4 to 1/2t. cumin for kick. Some used Garbonzo beans instead.

62 cal, 3.4g fat, 1.5g fiber, 5.9g carbs, 272mg sodium