Tuscan White Bean Dip

Ingredients

• 2 (15 ounce) cans white beans, drained, rinsed well and drained again

• 4 garlic cloves
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/3 cup olive oil, plus 1 tablespoon
• 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, plus one sprig
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• salt & pepper
• plain salted tortilla chips

Directions

1. 1

   In a food processor, combine beans, garlic, lemon juice, 1/3 cup olive oil, parsley, red pepper flakes, basil and mustard.

2. 2

   Process mixture until creamy smooth.

3. 3

   Sample mixture and add salt and pepper to taste.

4. 4

   Pour mixture into serving bowl, garnish with a sprig of parsley and 1 tablespoon of olive oil on top.

5. 5

   Serve with tortilla chips.