Roasted garlic bean dip

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1eachGarlic bulb
5tablespoonsOlive oil
14ouncesCannellini beans, cooked
1pinchRosemary, finely chopped
2tablespoonsParsley, chopped
Salt & pepper

Directions

Preheat oven to 375F. Carefully break open the garlic bulb & divide into cloves, do not remove skins. Place on a small roasting tray & drizzle with 1 tb olive oil. Roast for 20 to 30 minutes until softened. Carefully squeeze the garlic cloves out of their skins & place in a food processor.

Add beans to the processor & process gradually adding the remainder of the olive oil. Add enough oil to get a thick paste similar to hummus. Beat in the rosemary & parsley & season.

Serve with pita bread.

"BBC Vegetarian" January, 1996