White Bean Dip With Pita Chips

Submitted by Dona England

"Easy and delicious. A recipe from Giada de Laurentis on Foot Network."

 

• Ready In: 23mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained & rinsed
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1⁄3 cup olive oil
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup fresh Italian parsley
• salt
• pepper
• 6 pita bread
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
2. Place the beans, garlic, lemon juice, 1/3 cup olive oil, and parsley into a food processor.
3. Pulse until the mixture is coarsely chopped.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Transfer the bean puree to a small bowl.
6. Cut east pita in half and then into 8 wedges.
7. Arrange the wedges on a large baking sheet.
8. Pour the 4 tablespoons olive oil over the pitas.
9. Toss and spread out the wedges evenly.
10. Sprinkle with the oregano, salt and pepper.
11. Bake for 8-12 minutes.
12. Serve the pita toasts alongside the bean puree.

Reviews

[LatinaAtHeart]

I served this with pita chips at a party recently. It's got a good flavor and it's fairly healthy compared to a lot of party foods. I would definitely make it again.

 

[Amykins]

I was going to post this myself. I have Giadis' Everyday Italian cookbook and just tried this last night. DH and I really liked it. Something different and healthy too. Giada refers to the dip as an Italian version of hummus which I think I myself prefer. Try this as a different appetizer to serve to guests. Enjoy!