Lemon Herb White Bean Dip

A classic combination with white beans. Fresh herbs, lemon zest and juice make this a great dip for veggies, or as a spread on a veggie wrap.

Ingredients

• 2 cans (490 g) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 Tablespoons (20 g) pine nuts, toasted
• ⅓ cup (80 ml) extra virgin olive oil, optional, if omitted, replace with water
• ½ bunch (15 g) Italian flat leaf parsley, leaves only
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme leaves
• ½ lemon, zested and juiced
• 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) champagne vinegar
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, optional

Directions

1. Place ingredients in the Vitamix Immersion Blending Jar or appropriately sized container.
2. Submerge the immersion blender below the surface of the liquid, or as close to the ingredients as possible.
3. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Move the immersion blender around, including up and down, to blend the ingredients for approximately 60 seconds or until desired consistency is achieved

Nutrition

1 serving (33g)

• Calories: 60

• Total Fat: 4g

• Total Carbohydrate: 4g

  • Dietary Fiber: 1.24g
  • Sugars: 0.07g

• Protein: 2g

• Cholesterol: 0.11mg

• Sodium: 115mg