Healthy Super Bowl Dips

Super Bowl party recipes

Herbed White Bean Dip

Makes about 1-1/2 cups

Ingredients:
1 (15-ounce) can white beans, rinsed
1 garlic clove, crushed
Juice and zest of a lemon
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon dried rubbed sage
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a food processor and puree. Transfer to a serving bowl. Make ahead the day before and keep refrigerated until just before the game.

Super Bowl Salsa Bean Dip

Makes about 4 cups
1 cup homemade tomato salsa or store-bought
1 (15-ounce) can of black soy beans or regular black beans, rinsed
1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen, thawed

Directions:
Toss ingredients together in a serving bowl. Make the day before and keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

Roasted Red Pepper Cream Cheese Dip

Makes about 2-1/2 cups 

Ingredients:
1 cup roasted red peppers
10 to 12 fresh basil leaves
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened at room temperature
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil or more for desired consistency
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup coarsely chopped toasted pine nuts*

Directions:
Place peppers, basil, cream cheese, balsamic, olive oil, salt and pepper in a food processor and blend until smooth. Adjust consistency using more olive oil, if desired. Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with pine nuts. If making ahead, keep refrigerated and sprinkle with pine nuts right before serving.

*To toast pine nuts, place them in a dry skillet over medium heat. Toast, shaking pan often, until they are fragrant and just golden. Do not burn. Remove from heat immediately.

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