1cancannellini beans, drainedlow sodium is preferred
2tablespoonolive oil
¾teaspoondried thyme
¾teaspoondried rosemary
¼-½teaspooncrushed red pepper flake, optional
4-5clovesgarlic, peeled, whole
juice of 1/2 a lemon
salt + pepper to taste
Instructions
Pre-heat oven, air-fryer (bake setting), or toaster oven to 350°F
In a shallow oven safe dish, combine the garlic cloves, olive oil, rosemary, thyme, and crushed red pepper flakes. Bake for 10-15 minutes until the garlic is golden brown and softened.
While the garlic oil is in the oven, add the cannellini beans and lemon juice to a small food processor or blender. Pulse a few times, season with salt and pepper.
Carefully add the entire contents of the small baking dish with the garlic oil to the food processor. Blend until smooth. Taste, adjust for seasoning and serve with your favorite dippers.