Recipe of the Week - White Bean Dip

 I do enjoy a good dip recipe.  I found this one in an issue of "Our State" magazine and wanted to give it a try.  As a fan of white beans, this seemed like it would be something I would enjoy and I was right.  I have made it several times and Michael and I both like it.  It has a very hummus like feel to it.  Enjoy!

White Bean Dip

2 14.5oz cans of navy or cannellini beans

2 cloves of garlic, minced

juice from 1 lemon

1/2 tsp salt

2 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped or 1 tsp dried

1/4 cup olive oil

Mix all ingredients in a bowl.  Mash beans with fork, leaving a few whole.  Chill before serving.  Yields 2 cups approximately.  Goes great with Triscuits! 

I've made this both navy and cannellini beans and both work well.  If you want more whole beans in the dip, go with the cannellinis.