Saturday, November 17, 2007

Italian White Bean, Nut, and Herb Dip

1 TBLS pine nuts

1 clove garlic, chopped

2 TBLS chopped fresh basil

2 TBLS chopped fresh Italian parsley

2 TBLS chopped fresh tarragon

2 TBLS chopped walnuts

½ TSP cayenne pepper

Juice o f1/2 lemon

3 TBLS olive oil

½ TSP salt

½ (15-oz.) can cannelini beans

Basil leaves for garnish

Italian parsley for garnish

Preheat oven to 400 degree. Place pine nuts in a pie tin and toast for 8 minutes or until golden brown.

Puree all the ingredients except the cannelini beans in a food processor or blender. Add the beans and blend until smooth.

Place in a serving bowl. Garnish with basil and parsley. Keeps well in frig and best if allowed to sit for a bit before eating.

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