White Bean Dip

 

This is a very tasty little dip. It is easy and healthy. A great snack for taco night or a party.

Ingredients:

• 1/4 C. soft bread crumbs
• 2 TBSP. water
• 1 can white kidney beans or Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/4 C. slivered almonds
• 2 TBSP. lemon juice
• 2 TBSP. olive oil
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper (I like a little bit more than this)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tsp. snipped fresh oregano or basil or 1/2 tsp. dried oregano or basil
• 1/2 C. salsa

Directions:

1. Put a piece of bread into a food processor until crumbs.combine bread crumbs and water. Set aside to soak for 10 minutes.
2. In a the food processor or blender combine beans, almonds, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, cayenne pepper, and garlic. Cover and blend until almost smooth.
3. Add bread crumbs, salsa, and oregano/basil.
4. Cover and chill for 4 to 24 hours. Serve with chips, pita chips, and/or vegetables.

Adapted from Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book.