Cannellini Lemon & Rosemary Dip

Prep Time:

5 minutes

Cooking Time:

no cook

Ingredients

2 cups cooked cannellini or butter beans, well-drained. (Reserve a few beans for garnish)
2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp. rosemary leaves
1 clove garlic
1 lemon juice and zest
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
salt and pepper

Protein rich, hormone balancing snack, with memory boosting benefits.

Benefits

Bean dips are a great source of plant-based protein, fibre, and essential fats. Cannellini beans particularly contain a wealth of B vitamins, as well as iron, potassium, and zinc. Rosemary may help to boost memory, improve mood, reduce inflammation, relieve pain, protect the immune system, stimulate circulation, aid detoxification, protect from bacterial infections, prevent premature aging, and may help to heal skin conditions.

Method

Blend the beans, oil, lemon juice, and zest, and garlic.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Top with a few beans, a drizzle of olive oil, cayenne pepper, and a few rosemary sprigs.
Lasts in the fridge for 2-3 days.