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Garlic Bean Dip
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Yield: Makes 12 servings (about 1-1/2 cups)
This savory bean dip will satisfy even the most ardent garlic lover and beats store-bought versions both in flavor and nutrients.
Ingredients:
4
cloves garlic

1
can (15-1/2 ounces) pinto or black beans, rinsed and drained

1/4
cup pimiento-stuffed green olives

4-1/2
teaspoons lemon juice

1/2
teaspoon ground cumin

Assorted fresh vegetables and crackers



Preparation:
1.
Place garlic in food processor; process until minced. Add beans, olives, lemon juice and cumin; process until well blended but not entirely smooth.

2.
Serve with vegetables and crackers. Garnish, if desired.


Tip: To save time, buy fresh vegetables, such as carrots and celery, already cut up from the produce section of the supermarket.Note: The spice cumin is widely used in Middle Eastern, Asian and Mediterranean cooking. It is available in seed and ground form and adds a nutty flavor to dishes.

Nutritional Information:
Serving Size: 2 tablespoons dip (without vegetables and crackers)
Fiber 1 g
Carbohydrate 7 g
Saturated Fat <1 g
Total Fat 1 g
Calories from Fat 21 %
Calories 42
Protein 3 g
Sodium 207 mg
Dietary Exchange:
Starch 1/2


This recipe appears in: Dips & Spreads