1 clove garlic, peeled
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
1 can (15 ounces) white or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
Fit food processor with steel knife blade. With machine running, drop garlic through feed tube; process until finely chopped. Add basil; process until shredded. Add remaining ingredients; process until smooth; if mixture is too thick, stir in up to 1 tablespoon additional water. Place in serving bowl; cover and chill 30 minutes to develop flavors. Serve with raw vegetables or baked pita chips.
Makes about 1½ cups
Per 2 tablespoons: 69 Calories, 3 g Fat, 0.5 g Saturated Fat, 0 Cholesterol, 140 mg Sodium, 7 g Fiber, 2 g Carbohydrate, 3 g Protein
