A new twist on the usual bean dip.
Recipe information
Yield
Serves 12
Ingredients
3 garlic cloves
3 15-ounce cans cannellini (white kidney beans), rinsed, drained
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup olive oil
2 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
Salt and freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
Additional minced fresh cilantro
Fresh vegetables (such as carrot sticks, celery sticks and cauliflower)
Tortilla chips
Preparation
Finely chop garlic in processor. Add beans and lemon juice and puree. Mix in oil, cumin and chili powder. Season with salt and pepper. Add 3 tablespoons cilantro and mix in using on/off turns. Transfer to large bowl. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Sprinkle dip with cilantro. Serve with vegetables and chips.
