White Bean - Red Pepper Dip

White Bean - Red Pepper Dip

I know this looks like another sandwich but peeping out from under the tomato is a quick and easy bean dip.   I hadn’t planned on a theme for Vegan Mofo but one seems to be presenting itself – food for people who have minimal time to cook!  Normally, I would love spending hours puttering around the kitchen, reading my cookbooks and browsing online for new recipes but lately other projects have been occupying my time.  This dip is great for sandwiches or simply slathered on a piece of toast or baguette.  

Red Pepper-White Bean Spread

2 tablespoons olive oil

½ red pepper, choppd

1-2 cloves garlic, chopped

1 can navy beans, drained and rinsed

2-3 tablespoons lemon juice

Salt and pepper to taste

Cook the red pepper and garlic in the olive oil for two to three minutes on medium high.  Be careful not to burn the garlic.  In a food processor, blend remaining ingredients, scraping down the sides once or twice.   Add the red pepper, garlic and olive oil to the bean mixture in the processor and blend until incorporated.