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Tuscan Bean Dip

This flavorful dip also doubles as a spreadable vegan alternative to cream cheese and butter on a toasted bagel or slice of bread.
Yield: 1.25 cups
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 15 ounces cannellini or navy beans, drained and rinsed*
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil
  • ½ teaspoon chopped fresh sage or rosemary
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ⅛ teaspoon red pepper
  • Optional salt and black pepper to taste
Ingredient Details to Know
*Rinse beans in a colander under cold running water to remove as much salt as possible. Alternatively you can also look for low-sodium brands.

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, mash the beans with the back of a fork or a hand-held potato masher. Stir in vinegar, oil, basil, sage, garlic, and red pepper. Season with optional salt and pepper.
  • Serve immediately with vegetable sticks.
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN

Nutrition Information per serving

Serving Size: 2tbspsCalories: 45Carbohydrates: 6gProtein: 2gTotal Fat: 1g— Unsaturated Fat: 1g— Saturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 15mgFiber: 2gTotal Sugar: 1g— Natural Sugar: 1g— Added Sugar: 0g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.