White Bean Dip with Cilantro
I think of this as the Latino verson of hummus.
Ingredients
3 cans (15-ounce each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup olive oil (maybe more)
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 garlic cloves
3 teaspoons ground {cumin}
2 teaspoons chili powder
{salt}, to taste
{pepper}, to taste
3/4 cup olive oil (maybe more)
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 garlic cloves
3 teaspoons ground {cumin}
2 teaspoons chili powder
{salt}, to taste
{pepper}, to taste
Directions
Process all ingredients in blender except for 2 tablespoons of cilantro, which are saved for garnish.
Ease of Preparation: Easy
Preparation Time: 10 min
Servings: 8
Recipe By: Danielle Svetcov
From: The Un-Constipated Gourmet
Used with permission of Sourcebooks, Inc.
Chef Suggestions
For added "go," serve with thick tortilla chips or homemade whole-wheat croutons (essentially thinly sliced, heavily toasted bread, with olive oil and garlic rubbed in).