WHITE BEAN AND GARLIC DIP

WHITE BEAN AND GARLIC DIP

Family Circle Dec. 2013

Makes 3 Cups
Prep time 20 minutes
Slow Cook on High for 2 hours

2 cans (19 oz each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 C chicken broth
4 garlic cloves
2 shallots, sliced
1t chopped rosemary
1C finely diced carrots
Juice of 1 lemon
1 t lemon zest
3/4 t sea salt
1/2 t black pepper
Assorted vegetables and flatbreads

Coat slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
Reserve 1 C of the beans.  IN a blender, puree remaining beans, the broth, garlic, shallots and rosemary until smooth.
Transfer bean mixture to slow cooker with reserved beans and carrots.  Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 hours. Stir in lemon juice, zest, salt and pepper.  Serve with vegetables and flatbreads.
Per 1/4 Cup:
79 calories, 0g fat, 4g protein, 15g carbs, 4g fiber, 331mg sodium, 0mg chol