White Bean Spread

If you don't want to use white beans, try substituting canned chick peas, adding water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed, to reach desired consistency. For an outstanding sandwich, pair the spread with ham or prosciutto and torn basil leaves. Or spoon store-bought olive tapenade over this tasty spread and add a slice of roast turkey.

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Yields: 2 cups

Ingredients

• 1 (15 1/2ounce) can great northern beans or 1 (15 1/2ounce) can  other white beans, rinsed and drained
• 1  cup  fresh flat leaf parsley
• 1⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 1⁄2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (to taste)
•  salt, to taste
•  pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend until pale green and smooth; salt and pepper to taste.
2. Transfer to a bowl, cover and chill until ready to serve (can be made up to a week ahead; let stand at room temperature at least 30 minutes before serving).