Creamy White Bean Dip

Flavoursome dip; serve with biscuits, vegetables or pita crisps. Similar to hummous spread but lighter.

Preparation facts

Servings: 10

Yield: 1.25 cups (300mL)

Ingredients

1 clove garlic

2 Tbs (10g) parsley sprigs

1 2/3 cups (300g) cannelini beans, cooked, rinsed and drained (one can)

1 Tbs (15g) fresh lemon juice

2 Tbs (30g) light sour cream

1 tsp (5g) Tabasco sauce

1/4 tsp (1g) salt

1/4 tsp (1g) pepper

Directions

In food processor, add garlic and parsley; process until finely chopped. Add remaining ingredients and process until smooth.

Chill before serving.

Serving size is 2 Tbsp (30g).

Nutrition facts

Serving Size 1 serving

Calories 47

Calories from Fat 4 (9%)

% Daily Value*

1%Total Fat 0g

1%Saturated Fat 0.2g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g

Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g

0%Cholesterol 1mg

6%Sodium 135mg

5%Potassium 180mg

3%Total Carbohydrate 8g

8%Dietary Fiber 1.9g

Sugars 0g

Sugar Alcohols 0g

6%Protein 3g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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