Roasted Garlic-White Bean Dip

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 15

Ingredients:

1/4 cup olive oil

6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

2 (15.5-ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained

1/3 cup water

1 cup fat-free ricotta cheese

3 ounces grated fresh parmesan cheese (about 3/4 cup)

1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, coarsely chopped

1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind

chopped fresh rosemary (optional)

freshly ground black pepper (optional)

Directions:

1. Heat a small saucepan over low heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add garlic; cook 5 minutes. Place beans and 1/3 cup water in a food processor. Add garlic mixture, ricotta cheese, and next 3 ingredients (through 1/4 teaspoon black pepper); process until smooth.
2. Place bean mixture in a 3-quart electric slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 2 hours.
3. Stir in olives and lemon rind. Garnish with rosemary and pepper, if desired.

By RecipeOfHealth.com