Cannellini Bean Dip with Kalamata Olives
- 2 cups cooked cannellini beans (see page 110), or 1 15-ounce can, drained, rinsed, and mixed with a spritz of fresh lemon juice and a pinch of sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- Pinch of cayenne
- 1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, rinsed
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- Combine all of the ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth.
- Do a FASS check and add a pinch or two of salt if needed to balance out the lemon.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5 days.
- (per serving)
- Calories: 195
- Total Fat: 8.5g (1.2g saturated, 6.1g monounsaturated)
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Protein: 8g
- Fiber: 6g
- Sodium: 715mg
beans, garlic, extravirgin olive oil, water, freshly squeezed lemon juice, salt, cayenne, olives, fresh basil
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/cannellini-bean-dip-with-kalamata-olives-379247 (may not work)