Roasted Garlic White Bean Dip

Looking for a dip that’s a little different? This white bean dip is easy to make, healthy and another favorite from the Gaiam Café kitchen.

Serves 4 to 6

Ingredients:

1 cup dried Northern beans or 1 16 oz can

1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil

4 cloves of garlic, chopped coarsely

1/2 tsp of cumin

1/2 tsp of paprika (optional)

Pinch of cayenne

Salt and pepper to taste

Roasted Garlic White Bean Dip Directions:

Soak beans overnight with roughly 1 qt of water; Strain and rinse.

Cook beans on medium-low until tender.

Allow beans to fully cool.

In a small frying pan, add extra virgin olive oil and garlic.

Cook on medium-low until garlic is light brown.

Add rosemary and remove from heat.

In a food processor, combine beans, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper and garlic/olive oil mix.

Blend.

If dip looks thick, add in room-temperature water until dip is smooth and creamy.

Stop blending and check seasoning.

Use in salads, as a sandwich spread or as a dip for your favorite summer veggies. Enjoy!

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