Pureed White Bean Dip Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 cups dried white beans ( navy , pea , or great northern)
6 cups salt water (or 3 cups water/3 cups vegetable stock)
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil (or less )
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
4 cloves garlic, pressed
1/2 tsp ground cumin
salt and pepper , to taste
1/4 tsp cayenne
2 tbsp capers
2 tbsp olive oil, mixed with
1/2 tsp paprika
lemon wedge
warmed pita bread, cut into wedges

Directions:

Soak the beans overnight and then drain them.
Cover with 6 cups of salted water and bring to a boil.
Simmer until tender.
It can take one to several hours, depending on how fresh the beans are.
When beans are soft, drain them, reserving the cooking liquid.
You should have about 5 or 6 cups of beans.
Using a blender or food processor, puree the beans with the oil, lemon juice and garlic.
Add a little of the reserved cooking liquied if necessary for a creamy and smooth consistency.
Add the cumin, salt, pepper, and cayenne to taste.
Spread the dip in a shallow dish or serve in individual small bowls.
Garnish with a sprinkling of capers and a drizzle of the paprika-olive oil.
Serve with lemon wedges and warm pita bread.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	323.15 Kcal (1353 kJ)
Calories from fat	99.78 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.09g	17%
Sodium	393.12mg	16%
Potassium	847.55mg	18%
Total Carbs	45.75g	15%
Sugars	1.08g	4%
Dietary Fiber	9.1g	36%
Protein	12.34g	25%
Vitamin C	3.6mg	6%
Iron	5.6mg	31%
Calcium	111.8mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	155.77 Kcal (652 kJ)
Calories from fat	48.1 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.34g	17%
Sodium	189.5mg	16%
Potassium	408.57mg	18%
Total Carbs	22.05g	15%
Sugars	0.52g	4%
Dietary Fiber	4.39g	36%
Protein	5.95g	25%
Vitamin C	1.7mg	6%
Iron	2.7mg	31%
Calcium	53.9mg	11%

* 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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salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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