Herbed White Bean Purée
This super-easy purée is a mellow spread for crackers, crunchy bread and pitas. Its also a perfect base for a second layer of fennel, endive spears, red bell pepper strips or cucumber rounds. The spread can be made up to 2 days ahead.
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This super-easy purée is a mellow spread for crackers, crunchy bread and pitas. Its also a perfect base for a second layer of fennel, endive spears, red bell pepper strips or cucumber rounds. The spread can be made up to 2 days ahead.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
- 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 small shallot, chopped
- 1 19-oz. can white kidney (cannellini) beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 1/2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
Preparation
In food processor, combine all ingredients except salt and pepper and process until smooth. Transfer to serving bowl, season with salt and pepper and garnish with basil leaves.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 32
- Carbohydrate Content 6 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 0 g
- Fiber Content 2 g
- Protein Content 2 g
- Saturated Fat Content 0 g
- Sodium Content 174 mg
- Sugar Content 0 g