Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Get Skinny Dip

This lemony white bean dip with arugula, garlic and sea salt comes from the cookbook, 100 Recipes Every Woman Should Know.  It looked like an interesting dip and I wanted to give it a try.  I will be honest and let you know that my husband's first reaction was that it smelled like grass.  My sister and I on the other hand really enjoyed it. 

Ingredients:
3 cups packed arugula
3-4 garlic cloves
2-3 Tb. olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
One 15-oz. can white beans (such as cannellini or Great Northern beans - I used white kidney beans), rinsed and drained
Whole wheat crackers, pita chips, etc. for dipping

Method:
1.  In a food processor, combine the arugula, garlic cloves, olive oil, and lemond juice with 1/4 tsp. salt and pulse until smooth.
2.  Add the beans and pulse until they are chunky or pureed (your choice).  Scrape into a serving bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste.  Serve with crackers and vegetables of your choice.

Cook's Notes:
I used a combination of arugula and spinach, which I found at costco.
For dipping, I like Multigrain tortilla chips made with flax, sunflower, and sesame seeds, brown rice, quinoa, and soy by the Food Should Taste Good Brand, also found at costco.

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