 |
Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 4 |
|
I have been looking for dips or spreads to serve at residents' little meetings or their get-to-gethers, when they play dominoes, bingo, or sit around and talk in the afternoons. So I saw this and I thought - maybe! I haven't used it as yet but I want to keep it here for safe-keeping. BH&G Magazine, June 2008 edition. Chill 4 hours or up to 3 days. BTW - 40cal, 1 g fat(0 g sat fat), 0 mg chol, 84 mg sodium, 6 g carbs, 2 g fiber, 2.8 g pro Daily Values: 46% vit, A, 2% vit C, 1% calcium, 2% iron.:) Ingredients:
3 cups sliced carrots |
1/4 cup chopped onion |
3 garlic cloves, minced |
2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons cooking oil |
1 tablespoon curry powder |
1 teaspoon ground cumin (optional) |
15 ounces canned cannellini beans, rinsed & drained |
3/4 teaspoon salt |
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (optional) |
Directions:
1. In medium covered saucepan cook carrots in small amount of boiling water, about 15 min or unti very tender.
2. Drain.
3. Meanwhile, in same skillet cook onion and garlic in hot oil until tender.
4. Stir in curry powder and cumin.
5. Transfer carrots and onion mixture to food processor; add beans and salt.
6. Cover and process until smooth.
7. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours, up to 3 days.
8. To serve top with green onions.
9. Serve with wheat crackers, triscuits or with vegetable dippers.
|
|