Cajun Bean Dip With Red Bell Peppers

Try this red bean dip, spiked with lemon juice and garlic and garnished with colorful red peppers, onions and celery. It's great party food to satisfy everyone, including those in search of veggies.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Yields: 8-12

Ingredients

• 2 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans, rinsed, drained
• 1⁄4 cup lemon juice
• 4  tablespoons  extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 1  tablespoon  mild  cajun seasoning
• 1  garlic clove, more to taste
• 1⁄4 cup  finely chopped red bell pepper, plus 4-6 whole red bell peppers, sliced
• 1⁄4 cup  finely chopped celery
• 1⁄4 cup  finely chopped sweet onion

Directions

1. Purée beans, lemon juice, 3 tablespoons oil, seasoning and garlic in a food processor until very smooth and creamy.
2. Transfer to a bowl.
3. Garnish with chopped peppers, celery and onion.
4. Drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon oil and serve with sliced peppers for dipping.