Broccoli and Cheddar White Bean Spread With Pita Wedges and Crudités
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This recipe makes 6 servings
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.
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
- Keywords : Lunch; Broccoli; Beans; Cheddar cheese; Garlic; Pitas; Carrots; Celery; Boil; 400 calories;
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