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White Bean and Pesto Dip

3.7

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Serve this lowfat dip with healthy dippers, such as Armenian cracker bread, sliced red bell pepper, carrot sticks and cauliflower and broccoli florets.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 2 cups

Ingredients

2 15-ounce cans cannellini beans (white kidney beans), rinsed, drained
1/2 cup purchased pesto
2 to 3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Preparation

  1. Process beans in processor until smooth. Stir in pesto. Add lemon juice to taste. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.) Stir dip before serving.

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