White Bean N' Basil Dip

• 1 large can organic white beans (I prefer white kidney but you can also use white navy beans) in sea salt
• 1 organic lemon, juice and zest of
• 3 cloves organic garlic, or 2 large cloves, crushed
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 ripe avocado
• 1/2 tsp coarse sea salt
• 1 small handful fresh basil, washed in warm water
• freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)
• 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
• 3 baby red onions, peeled and chopped, or 1/4 large red onion

1. Drain and rinse the beans in a sieve until the water runs clear.
2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the garlic and the juice and zest of the lemon. Allow to sit a few minutes.
3. Add the drained and rinsed beans. Add the onions and vinegar. Puree with a hand blender until smooth.
4. Add the avocado in chunks. Puree. Add the salt and pepper and olive oil. Puree. Taste and adjust pepper to your preference. Add the fresh basil rinsed in warm water (this amps up the flavor). Puree until smooth. Taste, adjust seasonings to your preference. Serve immediately or refrigerate a day and serve. Will keep a few days in the fridge and benefit from some time. Enjoy!

white beans, lemon, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, avocado, salt, basil, freshly cracked black pepper, white wine vinegar, baby red onions

Taken from food52.com/recipes/13471-white-bean-n-basil-dip (may not work)