'Tis the season for festive events that focus on food! That's right from now until January 1st most of us will find ourselves surrounded not only by our loved ones but also by lots of delicious dishes. But all this food does not have to spoil your healthy eating goals. Holiday party foods can be delicious and still good for you.
A great addition to any holiday table is a tasty dip or spread. This White Bean & Artichoke Spread is not only tasty but also healthy, filling and incredibly easy to make. It's perfect if you are entertaining a crowd and trying to watch your waste line. Serve it with small toasted rounds or your favorite cracker.
White Bean & Artichoke Spread
1 clove garlic, peeled
1 spring fresh rosemary, chopped
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 cans cannellini or other white beans, rinsed
1 can artichoke hearts, rinsed
crushed red pepper
Place all ingredients in the bowl of a small food processor and puree until smooth. Season with salt and crushed red pepper to taste. Serve with your favorite crackers or small toasted bread rounds.
Great appetizer idea!
ReplyDeleteI just love this spread! Delicious!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool, healthy appetizer for the holidays!
ReplyDeleteYes, the holidays arrive so quickly so it's nice to have a fun spread like this!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds so delicious and creamy. Great for holiday parties!
ReplyDeleteI love dips and this is such a great flavor combination!
ReplyDeleteYummy appy!!
ReplyDeleteAnything with artichokes and I'm in - this sounds like a lovely app!
ReplyDeleteNow this is a delicious bite for entertaining! Love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great looking appetizer! I have just recently started loving artichokes so I would be all over this!
ReplyDeleteThis dip sounds fantastic!! Great way to keep things light :)
ReplyDeleteI love anything with Artichokes in it! Never had a spread like this before but YUM!
ReplyDeleteWhite bean and artichoke -- I never had that combo! It looks fantastic!
ReplyDeleteI love me a good dip. Cripes, that saying is so horrible. It's like grammar gone wrong. Ha. I do love dips and spreads though. This would be stellar on a great sandwich. Yum yum.
ReplyDeleteThis looks so great! Serve it with all kinds of veggies and some olives and I'm a happy lady.
ReplyDeleteOh what a combo, I totally need to try this, love a good bean dip!
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorites! I would pile this on lightly toasted crostini.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like such a great recipe! I would eat it with a spoon :)
ReplyDeleteThis dip to the rescue! You're not kidding about all the goodies around to tempt us this time of year. Happy to have a delicious dip like this to help get us through things!
ReplyDeleteI love white bean dips. Love the addition of artichokes. So flavorful and delicious! Yum!
ReplyDeleteOh man, I love white beans in dips. And artichokes are awesome! I bet this is divine.
ReplyDeleteI love to see a spread without butter or cream. Yet it still looks totally packed full of flavor. Love it!
ReplyDeleteGreat appetizer. Love every single ingredient!
ReplyDeleteNiceee, I'm a sucker for white beans!! (Can one say that?). Will have to try this out!! Thanks fpr sharing :D
ReplyDeleteooh I can already imagine this with some fresh baked bread and a glass of wine :)
ReplyDeleteThis will be so good with a nice veggie platter for the holidays. Yum!!
ReplyDeleteIt's so nice to have an easy, but unexpected appetizer in your back pocket for all those holiday shindigs. This looks delightful!
ReplyDeleteSounds just fabulous - need to dig in right now! Thanks for sharing with us at #TryaBiteTuesday - I've tweeted & pinned your recipe to pass the word. Come back & play again this week Theresa - love to have you!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, this sounds so wonderful!!! I love anything white bean like this! Thanks for Linking up with us at #TryABiteTuesday! Come join in again this week, the link up is open!
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