White Bean Dip with Herbs

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup J.Olive Co. extra virgin olive oil + additional for topping


• 3 large garlic cloves diced


• 1 Tbsp fresh thyme finely chopped


• 1 Tbsp fresh rosemary finely chopped


• 2 cans cannellini beans drained and rinsed


• 2 Tbsp J. Olive Co. red wine vinegar


• salt and pepper to taste


• Optional toppings: pine nuts, fresh thyme, red pepper flakes

Directions:

1. 
   
   Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic, thyme and rosemary and sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until garlic is fragrant and begins to soften.


2. 
   
   Add beans, olive oil and herbs, red wine vinegar and salt & pepper to a food processor. Blend on high until dip is smooth and creamy.


3. 
   
   Taste to adjust salt and pepper if needed.


4. 
   
   IF SERVING WARM: Pour dip into a bowl and top with a drizzle of olive oil and any additional optional toppings. Serve with toasted baguette slices.


5. 
   
   IF SERVING COLD: Pour dip into a bowl, cover and place in the fridge for at least an hour. Remove from the fridge when ready to use and top with a drizzle of olive oil and any additional optional toppings. Serve with fresh veggies and pita bread.

Recipe from thissavoryvegan.com.