Photo: Spinach and Cannellini Bean Dip Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 (6-ounce) bags baby spinach
- 1 (15-ounce) can cannelloni beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions
In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil, over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add 1/2 of the spinach and cook for 2 minutes until wilted. Repeat with the remaining spinach. Let the mixture cool for a few minutes.
Place the remaining olive oil, spinach mixture, cannelloni beans, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper in the bowl of a food processor.
Blend until the mixture is smooth. Transfer to a small serving bowl. Serve with endive spears, crostini or pita chips.
SERVINGS: 4; Calories: 175; Total Fat: 7.5 grams; Saturated Fat: 1 grams; Protein: 8 grams; Total carbohydrates: 27 grams; Sugar: 2 grams; Fiber: 9 grams; Cholesterol: 0 milligrams; Sodium: 1,000 milligrams
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By gypsybaker
wellington, FL
on February 13, 2013
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I saw Giada make this on the Cooking Channel and made it that nite; but I heated it up after blending so it was more like a healthy creamed spinach...I added abt. 1/4C grated parmesan (good idea & a splash of tabasco (bad idea, won't do that again!...will try this as a dip for sure & the color looked great before I did the final heat-up.
By Lolo2231
on January 05, 2013
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I'm so sad. I thought there would be no way this recipe could fail. I LOVE spinach and I love garlic. This tastes so bad. :( Im forcing myself to eat it because its healthy but I can't figure out how when I followed the recipe exactly, it tastes so bad. I have made quite a few Giada recipes and they are usually perfection but this one will never be made again. I'll give it two stars for being healthy.
By Charlotte77
seattle, wa
on November 12, 2012
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I don't know what Giada was thinking when she posted this dip. It looks and tastes like sludge. I have one of her cookbooks and love many of her recipes, but this one should be thrown out! Bleech!
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