Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini or other white beans (drained and rinsed)
  • juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 2-3 cloves garlic (peeled)
  • 1/3-1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 6-8 whole sun-dried tomatoes (see note)
  • 5-6 large leaves fresh basil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
  • pinch of coarse sea or kosher salt
  • 6-8 cranks fresh ground black pepper

Instruction

  • Add beans, lemon juice, and garlic to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse to combine, then, with the motor running, add 1/3 cup olive oil and blend until smooth.
  • Add sun-dried tomatoes, basil, thyme, salt, and pepper. Blend for about 1 minute more, until tomatoes are finely chopped and everything else is well-combined. Add additional olive oil, if desired, to adjust consistency to taste.
  • Serve immediately with an additional drizzle of olive, if desired.