Description
Just blend white beans, olive oil, lemon juice, sea salt, fresh basil, mint, and rosemary. The herbs make the sauce green. It’s a delightful addition to the Jerusalem Bagel-Style Cherry Tomato Galette—or as a condiment for sandwiches or veggie burgers.
Ingredients
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- 4 ounces canned, drained, low-sodium Great Northern white beans (about 2/3 cup)*
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 12 fresh basil leaves
- 8 large fresh mint leaves
- Needles (leaves) of 1 or 2 small rosemary sprigs
Instructions
Add all ingredients to a blender and puree until velvety smooth. This can be made in advance and chilled for up to 3 days before use in the Sesame-Crusted Cherry Tomato Galette recipe. Bring back to room temperature before recipe use.
Notes
Alternatively, use this spread as a condiment for veggie burgers and sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g includes 0g added sugars
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg