Round 2 - Three Layer Bean Dip

Name: Round 2 - Three Layer Bean Dip
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 Tbsps torn fresh basil; 425 grams cannellini beans, drained and rinsed well; 425 grams red beans, drained and rinsed well; 425 grams red beans, rinsed and drained; 411 grams diced tomatoes, drained and juice reserved; 227 grams package cream cheese, softened; 1 teaspoon chopped garlic; 4 servings Salt and fresh ground pepper; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1 of Zest a lemon; 59 milliliters olive oil; 3 pita pockets, each cut into 8 wedges; 1 mediums red onion, diced; 2 Tbsps red wine vinegar; 4 servings Salt and freshly ground pepper; 454 grams hot Italian sausage or one 6-count package

Round 2 - Three Layer Bean Dip might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This vegetarian recipe serves 4. One portion of this dish contains around 28g of protein, 35g of fat, and a total of 765 calories. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for The Super Bowl. If you have beans, cannellini beans, lemon zest, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 20 minutes.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

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Oven

Spread the pita wedges on a baking sheet. Toast in the oven until crispy, about 10 minutes.

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Spread

Toast

Pita

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Baking Sheet

Oven

Let cool completely In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese and lemon zest and mix until smooth.

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Cream Cheese

Lemon Zest

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Bowl

Spread the cream cheese mixture into the bottom of a medium dip bowl. In the bowl of a food processor, combine the red beans, reserved dressing and a generous pinch of salt and pepper, and puree until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, then add a few tablespoons of water to thin.

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Salt And Pepper

Cream Cheese

Red Kidney Beans

Dip

Water

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Food Processor

Bowl

Spread the bean puree over the cream cheese mixture.

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Cream Cheese

Spread

Combine the reserved Tuscan Beans with the red onions and spoon on top of the pureed beans.

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Red Onion

Beans

Serve with toasted pita chips on the side.

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Pita Chips

Preheat a grill over medium heat.

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Grill

Place the sausages on the grill and cook for 20 to 25 minutes, turning every 4 to 5 minutes. In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, Italian seasoning, reserved juice from the can of tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Reserve 3 tablespoons of the dressing for the Round 2 Recipe Three

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Italian Seasoning