South-Of-The-Border White Bean Dip

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Course : Dips
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4 - 6
 

Ingredients:

16 ounce white beans
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic
4 ounces diced green chiles
4 ounces roasted red peppers
1/3 cup scallions
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper -- freshly ground
1 recipe batter
 

Preparation:

INSTRUCTIONS: Rinse the beans and drain well; peel and slice the garlic cloves; drain the green chiles; drain and dice the red peppers. Place the beans in a large mixing bowl. Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic, green chiles, roasted red peppers, scallions, and thyme. Cook until the garlic is pale golden, about 2 minutes. Pour the hot vegetables and oil into the bowl with the beans and add salt and pepper. Mash the bean mixture with two forks or a potato masher, or pulse in a food processor, until coarsely pureed. Serve at room temperature.