Adapted from Better Homes and Gardens.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup soft bread crumbs (I use a couple Tbs of panko crumbs)
- 2 tablespoons dry white wine or water
- 1 15 ounce can cannellini beans or great northern beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
- 3 garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 2 teaspoons snipped fresh oregano or basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano or basil, crushed
- 2 Tbs finely minced parsley
Directions
- In a small mixing bowl stir together bread crumbs and wine or water. Set aside to soak.
- In a food processor bowl or blender container combine cannellini or great northern beans, almonds, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and ground red pepper. Process or blend until almost smooth. Add bread crumb mixture. Process or blend until smooth. Stir in the snipped or dried oregano or basil and parsley. Place in an airtight container and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight to blend flavors.