I am shocked. Shocked I say! How is it I have never shared this recipe with you, dear reader? This simple recipe that I make once a week at least (I kid you not) is flavorful, cheap, and simple. The three requirements for a truly great recipe in my eyes.I made this after work one day when I was hungry. Voraciously hunting in my kitchen I discovered a loaf of crusty bread and some stray veggies, yet nothing to dip them into. How cruel the world is! But lo'! Creativity takes over and the artistic juices start flowing! I grabbed a few choice ingredients and the food processor, me easel and paints if you will. Art was born.
I bam this together before impromptu get togethers, and then FLASH! POP! POW! The citrus, the spice, the flavorful cannellini beans all deliver a pleasant rush to your tongue, emitting a "YUM!" from your lips and pleas for the recipe from your friends. Even kids have proven to enjoy this zesty little dip, so right there you know it'll please any palate. Give it a shot yourself, the recipe is simple, can be adapted and built upon. It's your blank easel, so get creative.
Lemon Cannellini Dip
What You'll Need...
1 can of white beans, washed and drained
zest and juice from 1 lemon
a few shakes of cayenne pepper
a pinch of salt
a few cracks from the ol' pepper grinder
1 1/2 tablespoons of good extra virgin olive oil
What You'll Do...
1) PUREE'!!!
2) Taste and adjust lemon, salt, oil, and cayenne to taste. Pour into a bowl, sprinkle with some cayenne and drizzle some olive oil. Serve with bread and veggies.
