When the kids eat it, you know it’s good. Serve with pita chips.
Fat Pants. I hate those two words, but not as much as I hate my fat butt that has to fit into them. But I love to snack! What’s a girl to do? Well, I whipped up a batch of this Tuscan White Bean Dip yesterday and it was de-lish! High in protein, very low in fat (there is just a drizzle of olive oil on the top) and served with baked pita chips – it’s a “fat pants”snacker’s best friend. Oh, and it’s clean eating, gluten free and totally veg (if those things are important to you – me I’m all about TASTE! – okay, those things are kinda important too, it’s just “healthy snacks” never sound good, lol)!
Tuscan White Bean Dip Recipe
Tuscan White Bean Dip is creamy, flavorful, easy to prepare and (SHUT UP!) Low Cal too!
Author: Leah Dossey
Cuisine: Italian
Recipe type: Appetizer
Serves: 1 cup
Prep time:
Total time:
Ingredients
- 1 - 15.5 can of White Kidney Beans
- 1 Head of Roasted Garlic (or 2-3 fresh garlic cloves to taste)
- 3 Anchovy Fillets (can be omitted - see note below)
- 1-2 TBS Parmesan Cheese
- 5 Fresh Basil Leaves (use ⅛ tsp dried basil)
- Salt & Pepper to Taste
- Drizzle of Good Olive Oil (Pegasus Greek Olive Oil
is my personal favorite, it's what my Yai Yai used)
is my personal favorite, it's what my Yai Yai used)Instructions
- Rinse and drain the white kidney beans.
- Add the kidney beans, garlic, anchovy (if using), parmesan, and basil to your food processor or mini-chopper.
- Pulse until smooth - you may need to add a few tablespoons of water. Once smoothy and creamy, add salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour in serving bowl, sprinkle a dash of extra salt and pepper on top and drizzle with a touch of olive oil.
- Serve with pita chips. Makes approx. 1 cup. Will keep for 2-3 days in the fridge. Also makes a great sandwich or wrap spread.
- NOTE: The anchovy gives depth of flavor, you don't taste the fish. If you are not a fan, you can omit this and add the juice of ½ a lemon for zip.
Notes
Serve with pita chips. Will keep for 2-3 days in the fridge. Also makes a great sandwich or wrap spread. NOTE: The anchovy gives depth of flavor, you don't taste the fish. If you are not a fan, you can omit this and add the juice of ½ a lemon for zip.
