White Bean Dip

Instead of hummus, I last night I made white bean dip per Jamie's request and it was great! Really light and smooth and great flavor. We're both garlic fiends, so feel free to scale back the garlic, especially for a party so everyone isn't walking around with garlic breath. We ate it with carrots, but it would also be great with pita toasts or pieces of ciabatta.



Ingredients:
1 can white canellini beans
3-4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1-2 cloves garlic
2 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves picked off and chopped
1/2 shallot, chopped
1/4 of a lemon
pinch of cayenne
1/2 tsp smoked Hungarian paprika
salt and pepper

Directions:
Add the olive oil, garlic, thyme, shallot, and some salt and blend in a food processor. Add the beans and remaining ingredients and puree until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste. If it's too dry, add a little water or a little more olive oil.