White Bean Dip

This delicious bean dip can be prepared and chilled ahead of time—to be ready whenever you feel a snack attack coming on!

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  garlic cloves
• 2  teaspoons olive oil
• 1 (12 ounce) can white beans
• 2  tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
•  water, as desired
• 2  teaspoons  chopped fresh parsley or 2  teaspoons  your favorite herbs
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Wrap the garlic cloves and the olive oil in aluminum foil and bake in the oven at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes until golden and soft.
2. Drain and rinse the white beans.
3. Place the beans, applesauce, and garlic in food processor and purée until smooth. Add a little water, if necessary, to loosen the blades.
4. Stir in the parsley (or your favorite herb) and season with salt and pepper.
5. Serve with celery and carrot sticks or your favorite chips.