*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                              White Bean Dip

Recipe By     : Dallas Morning News
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Dips

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  14 1/2  oz            Can reduced-sodium chicken broth
   1      md            Potato -- peeled, chopped 1-1/2"
   1      cl            Garlic
  19      oz            Can cannellini beans --
                        - drained & rinsed
   1      lg            Lemon -- juice of
   1      ts            Dried thyme

Place broth and potato in saucepan; bring to boil. Reduce heat;
simmer until potatoes are very tender, about 15 minutes. Drain. Mince
garlic in food processor. Add potatoes and remaining ingredients;
process until smooth. Serve with pita bread, or spread on fresh or
toasted slices of a crusty baquette.

Tips:

* Spread white bean dip onto fresh or toasted French bread rounds.
  Top with arugula. Serve as an appetizer, snack or with a big salad
  for a light Mediterranean meal.

* Stuff pita pockets with bean dip and fresh vegetables for a crunchy
  sandwich.

* Spread black bean dip on a tortilla and sprinkle with chopped
  avocado, tomato, and red onion. Roll or wrap up.

* Make a Cajun-inspired wrap of red bean dip and rice with fresh
  green onions and bell peppers.


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