Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
Servings: 10-12
About This Recipe
“A friends recipe that was served at large gatherings as a spread with pita chips and vegetables. Very different than most spreads you encounter.”
Ingredients
4clovesgarlic
2 (15ounce) cans white kidney beans, rinsed and drained
4tablespoonsfresh lemon juice
1/2 cupvirgin olive oil
3teaspoonsground cumin
2teaspoonscayenne pepper
to tastesalt
to tastewhite pepper
4tablespoonsfresh cilantro leaves
to tastechopped cilantro( to garnish)
Directions
Place garlic in the bowl of a food processor* and process until finely minced.
Add the kidney beans and lemon juice; process until smooth.
Add the olive oil, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and white pepper; process until smooth.
Add the 4 Tablespoons of cilantro and process for 30 seconds with on/off pulses.
Transfer to a bowl, cover, and chill overnight (or at least a few hours to allow the flavors to meld).
Serve with chips, pita chips, or vegetables.
*You may use a blender if you do not have access to a food processor.
Reviews
“i kinda missed the tahini but it was still very good. the blend and quantity of spices are just right and gives it a wonderful, lively note. between DH and i, this disappeared really fast..TOO fast”