White Bean Garlicky Spread

Use as a spread with crackers or as a base for pizzas, sandwiches or wraps 



Ingredients

  • 1 head garlic, top sliced off to expose the cloves

  • 1/2 tsp olive oil

  • 3 cups cooked cannellini or white beans

  • 2 Tbs lemon juice 

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • 2 tsps fresh thyme leaves (or 3/4 tsp dried thyme)

  • Black pepper to taste 



Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 400º

  • Drizzle the olive oil over the garlic head, wrap in foil and roast for 30-40 min

  • Squeeze the roasted garlic out of the head, into food processor with white beans, lemon juice, salt, thyme, and pepper to taste and pulse till smooth

  • Check the seasoning and adjust seasonings to taste



Notes

  • Makes about 3 cups