Servings: 12
Ingredients:
- 5 oz fresh spinach, rinsed and stemmed
- 2 garlic cloves, pressed or minced
- 15 oz cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup scallions, chopped
- 2 Tbs fresh basil, chopped
- 2 Tbs fresh lemon juice, to taste
- 15 oz canned artichoke hearts, minced
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- Using just the water clinging to the leaves after rincing, steam the spinach until just wilted, 2 or 3 minutes.
- In a food processor, puree the spinach, garlic, beans, scallions, basil, and lemon juice until as smooth as you prefer.
- Fold in the artichoke hearts and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Cook’s Note
The fresh basil is what really makes this recipe work.
Original recipe from Moosewood Restaurant Low-Fat Favorites
