LCBO Food & Drink Holiday 2019

SMART SNACKING

LEMONY GARLIC BUTTER-BEAN DIP with ROASTED ROSEMARY & SEA SALT TURNIP FRIES

Butter beans are not only high in iron and a great source of fibre and protein, they also have a wonderful creamy buttery texture when puréed. This dip takes no time to prepare and its light fresh taste makes for a perfect addition to your holiday entertaining.

2 cans (each 398 mL) butter beans ⁄ cup (60 mL) extra virgin olive oil 1 large garlic clove, roughly chopped 5 tbsp (75 mL) fresh lemon juice ⁄ tsp (2 mL) sea salt ⁄ tsp (2 mL) fresh ground pepper GARNISH 1 tbsp (15 mL) extra virgin olive oil ⁄ tsp (2 mL) dried chilies Zest of 1 lemon

1 Drain and rinse butter beans and place in food processor. Add remaining ingredients and process until smooth. 2 Place in serving bowl and garnish with olive oil, chilies and lemon zest. Serve alongside warm Roasted Rosemary & Sea Salt Turnip Fries (recipe p. 213).

WHAT TO SERVE

Tasty, light and fresh, this creamy dip will be scrump- tiously set off by a crisp, lively pilsner-style beer. Ace Hill Pilsner LCBO 461822, 473 mL, $3.15

Serves 4 to 6

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HOLIDAY 2019 FOOD & DRINK