Post by amirah on Feb 3, 2010 12:52:36 GMT -5
Middle Eastern Bean Dip
POINTS® Value: 1
Servings: 12
Preparation Time: 10 min
Cooking Time: 0 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Works with Simply Filling
Cumin and fresh lemon juice give this butter bean-based dip wonderful Middle Eastern flavor. Feel free to use fava or broad beans instead.
2 Tbsp olive oil, extra-virgin
1 Tbsp lemon zest, freshly grated
1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp ground cumin
3/4 tsp table salt, or to taste
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
19 oz Green Giant Canned Butter Beans, or other brand, undrained
1/2 cup(s) parsley, fresh, Italian flat leaf, chopped
Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor; process to desired consistency. Yields about 1/4 cup per serving.
Notes:
* If you don’t like the flavor of the bean liquid, rinse and drain the beans and then use water and extra lemon juice to thin the dip out.
* This dip makes a wonderful sandwich spread.
POINTS® Value: 1
Servings: 12
Preparation Time: 10 min
Cooking Time: 0 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Works with Simply Filling
Cumin and fresh lemon juice give this butter bean-based dip wonderful Middle Eastern flavor. Feel free to use fava or broad beans instead.
2 Tbsp olive oil, extra-virgin
1 Tbsp lemon zest, freshly grated
1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp ground cumin
3/4 tsp table salt, or to taste
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
19 oz Green Giant Canned Butter Beans, or other brand, undrained
1/2 cup(s) parsley, fresh, Italian flat leaf, chopped
Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor; process to desired consistency. Yields about 1/4 cup per serving.
Notes:
* If you don’t like the flavor of the bean liquid, rinse and drain the beans and then use water and extra lemon juice to thin the dip out.
* This dip makes a wonderful sandwich spread.