A delicious white bean dip, also called hummus, flavored with sun-dried tomatoes.

White Bean Dip with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

3 (15-ounce each) cans white beans, drained & rinsed

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

1/2 cup olive oil

1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, finely minced

3 cloves garlic, finely minced

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 tablespoon dried basil

1 teaspoon salt

Freshly ground pepper to taste

1. Puree beans in a food processor with the lemon juice. With machine running, drizzle in the oil; run until smooth. Scrape the mixture into a bowl, then stir in the tomatoes, garlic, cumin, chili powder and basil. Add salt and pepper to taste.
2. Serve with crackers or fresh vegetables.

Makes about 3 cups.