Cannellini Bean Spread Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/4 cup organic extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups cooked white beans , with juice ( cannellini)
1 lemon , juice of, to taste
1 pinch cayenne
salt & freshly ground black pepper , to taste
olive oil , for drizzling before serving
toasted pita bread , for serving

Directions:

Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan.
Add the crushed garlic and cook over low heat for 2 minutes.
Remove from heat, add the red pepper and let the flavors meld for at least 30 minutes.
Remove the garlic from the oil and pile both garlic and white beans into food processor.
Process until smooth.
With the motor running, add the olive oil with the crushed red pepper, lemon juice and cayenne.
Pulse in the salt and pepper.
Pack into a crock and allow to sit at room temperature so that the flavors intensify.
Serve with pita toasts or toasted baguette slices rubbed with garlic.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	263 Kcal (1101 kJ)
Calories from fat	133.39 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.82g	23%
Sodium	6.37mg	0%
Potassium	533.35mg	11%
Total Carbs	24.48g	8%
Sugars	0.48g	2%
Dietary Fiber	5.87g	23%
Protein	9.24g	18%
Vitamin C	8.9mg	15%
Iron	3.8mg	21%
Calcium	88.5mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	216.49 Kcal (906 kJ)
Calories from fat	109.79 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.2g	23%
Sodium	5.25mg	0%
Potassium	439.02mg	11%
Total Carbs	20.15g	8%
Sugars	0.39g	2%
Dietary Fiber	4.84g	23%
Protein	7.61g	18%
Vitamin C	7.3mg	15%
Iron	3.1mg	21%
Calcium	72.9mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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savory
bitter
sweet

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

5.7

Points
7

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
very low sodium,
cholesterol free,
sugar free,
good source of fiber

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