Creamy White Bean Dip

adapted from Bon Appétit |  July 2003

Makes about 1 1/4 cups dip

Ingredients:

• 1 cup pre-soaked drained white beans
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 large garlic clove, peeled
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon mint or oregano
• 1 tablespoon dill

Preparation:
Soak dry white beans overnight, and boil for 20-30 minutes or until soft.  Drain and let beans cool.  Puree first 5 ingredients in processor until almost smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer dip to small bowl. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Mix mint/oregano and dill in small dish; sprinkle over dip.

Copy Cat Frito Lay Bean Dip

(from food.com/recipe/frito-lay-bean-dip-68861)

1 can (15 oz) refried beans                       

5 slices bottled jalapenos (nacho slices)

1 T brine, from the jalapenos                    

1/2 t salt                                                        

1/2 t sugar

1/4 t onion powder

1/4 t paprika

1/8 t garlic powder

1/8 t cayenne pepper

Combine all ingredients in food processor or blender and puree on high speed until smooth. Cover and chill for at least an hour before serving.

Taco Hummus

A hummus flavored with taco seasonings, great as a dip or a taco filling.

Taco Seasoning Mix (spices, herbs and salt)

15 oz Chickpeas

2 Teaspoon olive oil

1 Tablespoon lemon juice

1 clove garlic, chopped

2 Tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

¼ cup crumbled queso fresco cheese

1.     Drain chickpeas, reserving liquid. In blender or food processor, place chickpeas, oil, lemon juice, Garlic and remaining 1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix and cilantro (optional).

2.     Cover; blend until smooth. Add reserved chickpea liquid, 1 teaspoon at a time, until desired consistency.

3.     Spoon humus into corn or flour tortilla, add a sprinkle of cheese and serve cold or warmed.

4.     Toppings idea’s (salsa, spinach, lettuce, tomato)

5.     This dish is also nice as a dip with tortilla chips or in a quesadilla.