Broccoli and Cheddar White Bean Spread With Pita Wedges and Crudités

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Broccoli and Cheddar White Bean Spread With Pita Wedges and Crudités

This recipe makes 6 servings

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Nutritional Info

Per each of 6 servings: about -
cal 328328 cal
pro 14 g14g pro
total fat 15 g15g total fat
sat. fat 5 g5g sat. fat
carb 39 g39g carb
fibre 10 g10g fibre
chol 20 mg20mg chol
sodium 715 mg715mg sodium
potassium 699 mg699mg potassium
% RDI: -
calcium 2020 calcium
iron 2121 iron
vit A 112112 vit A
vit C 178178 vit C
folate 4545 folate

Many dips are laden with fat from mayonnaise or sour cream. Here, beans make a hearty substitute and lend a hummus-like texture – with the added bonus of fibre and protein.

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups broccoli florets 1-1/2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 can (540 mL) cannellini beans , drained and rinsed1 can (540 mL) cannellini beans or white kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup shredded old Cheddar cheese 1 cup shredded old cheddar cheese
  • 1 clove garlic , minced1 clove garlic, minced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 9 cups vegetable crudites , (baby carrots, celery, sweet pepper)9 cups vegetable crudites, (baby carrots, celery, sweet pepper)
  • 3 whole grain Greek-style pitas , cut in wedges3 whole grain Greek-style pitas, cut in wedges

Preparation

In saucepan of boiling salted water, cover and cook broccoli until tender-crisp, about 2 minutes. Drain and chill in cold water; drain well. Transfer to food processor.

Add beans, Cheddar cheese, garlic, oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper; purée until smooth.

To take along, divide dip, vegetables and pitas among resealable containers.

Source : Canadian Living Magazine: March 2011

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