Ingredients (makes about 3 cups)
2 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
2 (15.5-ounce) cans great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons tahini (ground sesame seed paste)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
Paprika for sprinkling (optional)
Suggested accompaniments:
Assorted crackers
Celery sticks
Carrot sticks
Tortilla chips
Pulse garlic and rosemary in a food processor 3 or 4 times or until
minced.
Add beans and next 4 ingredients; process until smooth, stopping to
scrape down sides.
Pour olive oil gradually through food chute with processor running;
process until mixture is smooth. Cover and chill 1 hour. Garnish
with a sprinkling of paprika, if desired.
Serve with suggested accompaniments, as desired.
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