Parmesan & White Bean Dip

By á-174535

Warm up your party with melty Parmesan & White Bean Dip. Served with carrot sticks or other fresh vegetables, it's a perfect paleo-friendly snack.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive or canola oil
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1 (19-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/3 to 1/2 cup chicken broth or white wine
• 2 tablespoons Italian (flat-leaf) parsley, chopped
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded (approximately 3 3/4 ounces)
• Carrot sticks

Preparation

Step 1

In heavy 2-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic and thyme; cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until garlic is light golden. Remove from heat.

Add beans and broth. Partially mash beans with potato masher. Stir in parsley. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until bean mixture is thoroughly heated.

Add cheese and stir until melted. Serve warm with carrot sticks.