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White Bean and Pesto Dip

Source: Meals Matter
DCC

Quick and easy dip. Bursting with flavor!

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
Origin: Italian
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Simple (6 ingredients or less)
Vegetarian
Nutrition Content: Low Calorie
Low Fat
Low Sodium
Meal Type: Appetizers

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups Cannellini beans (or small white beans) cooked and drained or canned
3 tbsp Pesto
1 Garlic clove, finely minced
1 tbsp Chopped fresh basil

Preparation

Puree beans, pesto, and garlic in a food processor. Mix in the basil. Serve with sesame snack sticks, baguette slices or pita wedges that have been brushed lightly with olive oil and toasted in the oven, or assorted crudites.
Cook's Notes

Nutrition Information

Calories: 81
Total Fat: 1g
Saturated Fat: 0
Polyunsaturated Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 12g
Protein: 5g
Sodium: 32g
Fiber: 3g

 

 

 

 

 

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