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             Herbed White Bean Dip With Crudites And Toasts

Recipe By     : Bon Appetit Magazine, Jun 1993, p.118
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Dips                          Appetizers

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
 15      oz            Can white kidney beans --
                       - drained
  1      tb            Fresh lemon juice
  1      cl            Garlic -- minced
  1      ts            Olive oil
    1/2  ts            Ground cumin
    1/4  ts            Dried oregano
                       Salt and pepper -- to taste
                       Cayenne pepper
                       Additional dried oregano --
                       - to taste
                       Crudites
                       Toasted pita wedges

Puree first 6 ingredients in processor until smooth. Season with salt
and pepper.

Transfer mixture to shallow bowl. Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and
chill.

Let stand 30 minutes at room temperature before serving. Sprinkle
with cayenne pepper and additional oregano.

Serve with crudites and toasted pita chips.


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