White Bean Dip with Crisp Fresh Vegetables

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed canned black beans
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 clove garlic
• 1, juiced fresh lemon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2, cut into sticks carrots
• 1, cut into sticks cucumber
• 1, cut into strips bell peppers

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine the black beans, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, cumin, smoked paprika, and salt in a food processor.

2. 2

   Blend until completely smooth, adding 1-2 tablespoons of water if needed for a dippable texture.

3. 3

   Taste and adjust with more lemon or salt.

4. 4

   Spoon into a bowl, drizzle with a little olive oil, and serve with the carrot, cucumber, and bell pepper sticks for dipping.