Cannellini Bean Dip

This is Barry's new favorite "everyday" snack  . . . a break from our usual hummus. 

Cannellini Bean Dip
1/2 cup olive oil + a little extra for drizzling
5 garlic cloves, sliced
2 teaspoons chopped rosemary
2 (15 oz.) cans cannellini beans, drained & rinsed
2 tablespoons tahini, optional
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Kosher salt to taste
Chili, Cumin & Garlic blend (or use a mixture of cumin & chili powder) -- to sprinkle over the top

1. Heat olive in a skillet over medium heat Add sliced garlic cloves and rosemary and simmer until garlic is softened, about 2 minutes, let cool.
   
2. Puree the drained & rinsed cannelloni beans + tahini in food processor with the garlic oil mixture.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. Add lemon juice, red pepper flakes, cumin and paprika; blend until very smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings, including salt, as needed.
   
4. Add dip to a serving bowl; drizzle with a little additional olive oil l and sprinkle with additional paprika and Chili, Cumin & Garlic blend. 
   
   
   
   

Recipe without photos . . .

Cannellini Bean Dip
1/2 cup olive oil + a little extra for drizzling
5 garlic cloves, sliced
2 teaspoons chopped rosemary
2 (15 oz.) cans cannellini beans, drained & rinsed
2 tablespoons tahini - optional
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Kosher salt to taste
Chili, Cumin & Garlic blend (or use a mixture of cumin & chili powder) -- to sprinkle over the top

1. Heat olive in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Add sliced cloves and rosemary and simmer until garlic is softened, about 2 minutes, let cool.
3. Puree the drained & rinsed cannelloni beans + tahini in food processor with the garlic oil mixture.
4. Add lemon juice, red pepper flakes, cumin and paprika; blend until very smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings, including salt, as needed.
5. Add dip to a serving bowl; drizzle with a little additional olive oil l and sprinkle with additional paprika and Chili, Cumin & Garlic blend.