White Bean Hummus

White Bean Hummus

(2 cups)

Ingredients:

1 head Fresh Garlic

1 tsp. Olive Oil

2 cans (15-16 oz.) Cannellini Beans, rinsed & drained

1 tbsp. Fresh Lemon Juice

1 tbsp. Olive Oil

½ tsp. Kosher Salt

½ cup Roasted Cherry or Grape Tomatoes, halved (garnish)

Directions:

Cut top of garlic off exposing the individual cloves.  Place on a piece of foil, drizzle with 1 tsp. olive oil and wrap up in the foil.  Place in a pre-heated 400 degree oven for 20 to 25 or until soft.  Let cool to handle.  Then squeeze softened garlic out into the bowl of a food processor with a blade.  Next add the beans, lemon juice, oil and salt.  Cover and process unit until smooth.  Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with the roasted tomatoes.  Serve with fresh cut vegetables, crackers or toasted baguette slices or pita wedges.

Note:               For the roasted tomatoes, put sliced tomatoes on a rimmed sheet pan.  Drizzle the tomatoes with olive oil, sprinkle with a little salt and roast in the oven at the same time you bake the garlic.

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