HEALTHY GREEK BEAN DIP

This crowd-pleasing dip is a fresh alternative to hummus—and healthy to boot! Folks will love to eat their veggies when they have this zesty, distinctive dip served alongside.

—KELLY SILVERS EDMOND, OK



PREP: 15 MIN. • COOK: 2 HOURS • MAKES: 3 CUPS


2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained

1/4 cup water

1/4 cup finely chopped roasted sweet red peppers

2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded and finely chopped

1/2 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt

Additional snipped fresh dill

Baked pita chips or assorted fresh vegetables

Process beans and water in a food processor until smooth. Transfer to a greased 1 1/2-qt. slow cooker. Add the next eight ingredients. Cook, covered, on low until heated through, 2-3 hours. Stir in cucumber and yogurt; cool slightly. Sprinkle with additional dill. Serve warm or cold with chips or assorted fresh vegetables.

To freeze: Omitting cucumber, yogurt and additional dill, freeze the cooled dip in freezer containers. To use, thaw in refrigerator overnight. Serve dip cold or, to serve warm, heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally. Stir cucumber and yogurt into finished dip; sprinkle with additional dill. Serve with chips or vegetables.