Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
- 1/3 cup fresh bazil leaves, chapped
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 small shallot, chopped
- 19 oz. can white kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Directions
In food processor, combine all ingredients except salt and
pepper until smooth. Transfer to serving bowl, season with
salt and pepper and garnish with basil leaves.
Per 2-tablespoon serving: 32 calories, 2g protein, 0 fat, 6g
carbo, 0 chol, 174mg sodium and 2g fiber.
Mellow spread for vegan crackers, crunchy vegan bread, and pita. Also
good as a first layer for a veggie sandwich topped with
cucumber slices, red pepper strips, fennel and endive spears.
Serves: makes 1 1/2 cups
Preparation time: 10 min