Margaret's Mediterranean White Bean Dip

By kathleentirpak

Ingredients

• 15 ounce can of white beans,
• drained and rinsed
• 1 Tablespoon + 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1-2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves crushed garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon oregano
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 Tablespoons chopped black olives
• 2 Tablespoons chopped parsley

Preparation

Step 1

Place all ingredients except the olives and parsley in a blender and puree until smooth, adding a teaspoon or so of water if needed. Pour into a shallow dish. Toss the black olives and parsley together, and spread over the bean mixture. Serve at room temperature or slightly warmed in a microwave. Serve with celery sticks, herbed pita bread or chips, or triscuit crackers.