Green Chile and Cilantro White Bean Dip

Name: Green Chile and Cilantro White Bean Dip
Yield: Serves 5 (Makes 1 1/4 cups)
Ingredients: 1 (15-ounce) can, cannellini beans, rinsed; 1/2 cup canned, green chiles, patted dry; 1/4 cup, extra-virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons, minced fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons, sour cream; 1 tablespoon, lemon juice; 1 small, garlic clove, minced; 1/4 teaspoon, table salt; 1/4 teaspoon, black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon, cayenne pepper

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Appears in Cook's Country August/September 2014

Appetizers

Beans

Sauces

What are the secrets to transforming a can of humble white beans into an elegant appetizer? The food processor and some key mix-ins.

SERVES5 (Makes 1 1/4 cups)

TIME10 minutes, plus 30 minutes resting

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

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