Butter Bean Dip with Basil

Adapted from a recipe posted to rec.food.recipes originally adapted from a recipe by Jordans Naturally-Seasoned Chips

• Ready In: 0 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 20 tbsps

Ingredients

• 1  medium zucchini
• 1  clove garlic, chopped (optional)
• 4  tablespoons parmesan cheese or 4  tablespoons nutritional yeast flakes
• 1  cup fresh basil, loosely packed
•  salt and black pepper
• 1 (10 ounce) can butter beans

Directions

1. Wash the zucchini, but leave it whole. Cook in a pan of simmering water until very soft - about 20 minutes.
2. Squeeze most of the water out of the zucchini and chop roughly.
3. Put all ingredients into a blender and puree until smooth.
4. Let stand at least 30 minutes, then serve with dippers such as breadsticks or carrot sticks.