
This isn't a meal, obviously, but it is a great, quick appetizer that can be made in a pinch from things either in your freezer or cupboard if you have guest coming over last minute. Leftovers also make for a great snack, that is if you have leftovers. It is also a great alternative (or accompaniment) to hummus and would make a good addition to a crostini bar at a party.
Ingredients:
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and roughly chopped
- olive oil
- sprig of rosemary
- can of white kidney beans
- bag or can of artichoke hearts
- lemon, juiced
- salt and pepper to taste
- Rough chop the garlic. Cover in a small bowl with some olive oil. Heat in microwave for 30 seconds to a minute. This cuts back on the spiciness. Personally I LOOOOVEEEE garlic and put it in raw, but others (aka the Boy) don't like the anti-vampire breath effect.
- Peel the leaves off the rosemary sprig and mince.
- Drain the beans, reserving the liquid.
- Add the beans, artichoke hearts, garlic with olive oil, and rosemary to the food processor.
- Start to blend and as needed add the lemon juice and extra olive oil to facilitate the puree process.
- Once desired texture is reached, salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve with toasted crostini and olives!


What are your favorite easy entertaining recipes? What do you put out if guests are coming over last minute?
~ Julie
I need to make a julip folder of recipes. honestly love them all and this one is great. I'm working on my martha kitchen skills and do not yet have a go to appetizer. My current go to is cheese and wine! Guess i need to work on that!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds fabulous!
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ReplyDeletei'm trying this!
i LOVE hummus.
♥elisabeth
This looks delicious! And it's so healthy :) thanks so much for the recipe- just pinned it :)
ReplyDeleteYum! Looks delicious. Question - you mention to reserve the liquid from the beans...do you ever use it? to add liquid to the mixture? or do you just use the olive oil / lemon juice?
ReplyDeleteI must try! I love anything artichoke :)
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Jackie
This looks like a keeper recipe. Thank you for sharing.
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I love artichokes so I will most definitely try this! Guess what? You won the Seasons cookbook giveaway by Donna Hay. I just need you to email me your shipping info. to mail it out to you!
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I have all these ingredients at home right now--I can't wait to try this!!!
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