Southwest White Bean Spread |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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This recipe stands out when paired with sun-dried tomato pita chips. Ingredients:
1 garlic clove |
1 (15.5-oz.) can cannellini or great northern beans, rinsed and drained |
1/3 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves |
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin |
salt to taste |
pita chips, sliced cucumbers, and olives |
Directions:
1. Pulse garlic, next 5 ingredients, and 2 Tbsp. water in a food processor 3 or 4 times or until combined; process 1 to 2 minutes or until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides. Add salt to taste. Cover and chill at least 2 hours or up to 3 days. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before serving. Drizzle with additional olive oil, if desired. Serve with pita chips, sliced cucumbers, and olives.
2. Smoky Southwestern Spread: Prepare recipe as directed, adding 1 1/2 Tbsp. chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce to mixture in food processor before pulsing. Chill as directed.
3. Green Chile Spread: Prepare recipe as directed, omitting water and adding 1 (4-oz.) can chopped green chiles to mixture in food processor before pulsing. Chill as directed.
4. Pickled Jalapeño Spread: Prepare recipe as directed, adding 1 Tbsp. chopped pickled jalapeño pepper slices to mixture in food processor before pulsing. Chill as directed.
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