White Bean Hummus

Serves 8

Ingredients:

• 1 can (15 ounces) white (cannellini) beans, rinsed and drained
• 8 garlic cloves, roasted
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions

In a blender or food processor, add the beans, roasted garlic, olive oil and lemon juice. Blend until smooth. Serve on top of thin slices of toasted French bread or pita triangles. This is also excellent placed on top of red (sweet) bell peppers cut into squares.

Nutritional Analysis:

(per serving)


Serving size: 2 tablespoons

Calories: 109


Cholesterol: 0 mg


Protein: 5 g


Carbohydrate: 15 g


Sodium: 105 mg


Fiber: 3 g


Total fat: 4 g


Potassium: 314 mg


Calcium: 53 mg


Saturated fat: Fat trace


Monounsaturated fat: 3 mg