Smoky White Bean Dip with Fresh Veggie Sticks

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 clove garlic
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 carrots
• 1 cucumber
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp cumin(optional)
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Drain and rinse the cannellini beans.

2. 2

   Blend beans, lemon juice, garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and olive oil until smooth and creamy, adding 1-2 tbsp water as needed.

3. 3

   Taste and adjust salt and lemon.

4. 4

   Cut carrots, cucumber, and bell pepper into sticks.

5. 5

   Spoon dip into a bowl, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with paprika and parsley.

6. 6

   Serve with the fresh vegetable sticks.