TUSCAN BEAN AND OLIVE SPREAD

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Wonderful flavors of garlic, rosemary and basil blend in this hearty spread! Lucky enough to have leftovers? Serve it with pita chips, veggies or as a sandwich topper. -DIANE NEMITZ, LUDINGTON, MICHIGAN

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 1-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 sun-dried tomato halves (not packed in oil), finely chopped
1/2 cup boiling water
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1 garlic clove, halved
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup Greek olives, chopped
Bagel chips

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine tomatoes and boiling water. Let stand for 5 minutes; drain and set aside., Place the beans, water, oil, basil, garlic, rosemary, pepper and pepper flakes in a food processor; cover and process until blended. Stir in tomatoes. Transfer to a serving bowl; sprinkle with olives. , Serve with bagel chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 231mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Lamia Islam
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This spread is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort.


daniel mwampashi
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I love the addition of sun-dried tomatoes to this recipe. They add a nice tanginess.


Kaiden Thomas
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This spread is a great way to use up leftover beans.


Babar Bhatti
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I'm not usually a fan of bean spreads, but this one is really good. The flavors are well-balanced and it's not too heavy.


Anil Grg
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This is the best bean spread I've ever had. I highly recommend it.


Tumushabe Gorret
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. It's absolutely delicious.


SWXR
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This spread is so flavorful and addictive. I can't stop eating it!


Rana Noman
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I love how versatile this spread is. You can serve it on crackers, bread, or even vegetables.


Nawang Lama
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I've been making this spread for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect addition to any party or gathering.


Roshan Israr
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This is my new favorite recipe! It's so simple to make and the results are amazing.


Antor Raj
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I made this spread for a party last weekend and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Robbin Brow
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This Tuscan bean and olive spread is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. I love the combination of flavors and textures, and it's always a hit with my guests.