Creamy Bean Dip with Green Bean Dippers

Ingredients

• 1 cup drained and rinsed Northern Beans
• 1 cup trimmed green beans
• 1 cup whole mini peppers
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 clove minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Blanch green beans in boiling water for 3 minutes, then shock in ice water to keep them crisp.

2. 2

   Combine Northern beans, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, and salt in a food processor; blend until smooth, adding 1-2 tbsp water to reach a creamy consistency.

3. 3

   Spoon the dip into a serving bowl.

4. 4

   Arrange green beans and mini peppers around the dip and serve.