Mediterranean White Bean Dip

http://www.canadianliving.com/food/mediterranean_white_bean_dip.php

Ingredients

• 1 can (19 oz/540 mL) white kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 3 tbsp (45 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 clove of garlic
• 1 tsp (5 mL) chopped fresh thyme
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper
• 1 pinch smoked paprika
• 4 drained canned artichoke hearts
• 1/3 cup (75 mL) sliced roasted red peppers

Preparation

In food processor, purée together beans, oil, garlic, thyme, salt, pepper and paprika. Add artichokes and red peppers; pulse until coarsely chopped. (Make-ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.)

Serve with veggies or flax crackers.

Flax Crackers:

1. Mix together 1 cup flax seed meal, 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup water
2. Spoon onto sheet pan which is covered with greased parchment paper. Roll to 1/8 inch.
3. Bake 15-18 minutes at 400F. Remove from oven and allow crackers to cool to crisp up.
4. Break into pieces