White Bean Dip with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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

Recipe Ingredients:

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

Cooking Directions:

1. Purée beans in a food processor with the lemon juice.
2. 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.
3. Serve with crackers or fresh vegetables.

Makes about 3 cups.