White Bean and Bacon Dip with Rosemary Pita Chips
Photography: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Lydia DeGaris-Pursell
Ingredients
- Chips:
- 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed rosemary
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 (6-inch) pitas, each cut into 8 wedges
- Cooking spray
- Dip:
- 2 applewood-smoked bacon slices, chopped (such as Nueske's)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/3 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (19-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°.
To prepare chips, combine first 4 ingredients. Arrange pita wedges in a single layer on a baking sheet. Lightly coat pita wedges with cooking spray; sprinkle evenly with rosemary mixture. Lightly recoat pita wedges with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until golden.
To prepare dip, cook bacon in a small saucepan over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan with a slotted spoon; set aside. Add garlic to drippings in pan; cook 1 minute, stirring frequently. Add broth and beans; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes.
Combine bean mixture, onions, and remaining ingredients in a food processor, and process until smooth. Spoon mixture into a bowl; stir in 1 tablespoon reserved bacon. Sprinkle dip with remaining bacon just before serving. Serve with pita chips.
- Yield: 8 servings (serving size: 3 pita chips and 3 tablespoons dip)
The homemade rosemary-flecked chips are a great complement to the garlicky dip, but store-bought pitas or bagel chips are a fine stand-in.
Nutritional Information
| Calories per serving: | 137 |
|---|---|
| Calories per serving: | 25% |
| Fat per serving: | 3.8g |
| Saturated fat per serving: | 1.3g |
| Monounsaturated fat per serving: | 1.5g |
| Polyunsaturated fat per serving: | 0.7g |
| Protein per serving: | 4.7g |
| Carbohydrates per serving: | 20.5g |
| Fiber per serving: | 2.6g |
| Cholesterol per serving: | 3.8mg |
| Iron per serving: | 1.4mg |
| Sodium per serving: | 397mg |
| Calcium per serving: | 39mg |
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