Sunday, November 15, 2009

White Bean Dip

This tasty dip, adapted from Karen Solomon's recent "Jam It, Pickle It, Cure It" (Ten Speed Press: $24.95), will wow a crowd.  Adapted by Svapna Sabnis.

1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic
1/4 cup loosely packed, chopped fresh sage leaves
1 tsp extra virign olive oil (optional)
salt and pepper to taste

Place cannellini beans in bowl, and mash with fork; set aside.  Heat a small pan over medium heat; add 2 Tbsp. and let it warm.  Add garlic and sage.  Stir constantly for 4minutes or until garlic is brown and sage is crispy.  Pour hot oil over beans; stir.  Garnish with 1 tsp, and add salt and pepper, to taste.  Cover and store in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Yield:  (serving size:  2 Tbsp)
Calories--79
Fat--4g (sat. 1g, mono 3g, poly .g)
Cholesterol--o
Calcium--25mg
Carbohydrate--8g
Sodium--52mg
Protein--3g
Fiber--2g
iron--1mg

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