Zesty Citrus Butternut Squash Citrus Dip W/ Arugula

Also excited to see my Butternut Squash Sage Dip recipe in Think

Food Cookbook.Think Food Cookbook - I'm recipe #8...And don't forget to check out my DIP App: Dip Diva..For today's recipe, I decided to re-vamp my butternut dip recipe from last year

The result: Bold Butternut Citrus Dip with Arugula. This dip has bold splashes of citrus flavor with a hint of crunchy fresh arugula and maple syrup blended in. And just like last year's recipe - this one is super duper fast and easy. You can whip it up in under 5 minutes!Comparing my Butternut Squash Dip Recipes: The ingredients are similar, but the flavors are quite contrasting. Today's recipe is bold and has a candied citrus flavor mixed with the ultra-creamy white bean hummus. While in contrast, the sage-accented dip recipe is more earthy and rustic - less sweet and a tad thicker in texture. I love both.Zesty Citrus Butternut Squash Citrus Dip w/ Arugulavegan, makes 4 cups of dip1 15 oz can of organic butternut squash (or fresh puree)1/2 cup white cannellini beans, drained2 Tbsp tahini2 tsp roasted garlic1 Tbsp maple syrup3 Tbsp EVOO1/2 cup fresh squeezed orange juice1 Tbsp fresh orange zestdash cinnamonsalt/pepper to tastefold in: 1 cup fresh arugula, finely choppedgarnish: arugula, 1/2 orange, peeled, sliced into cubes, dash cayenne on topextra zesty: add in a splash of lemon juice

Process your dip ingredients - until smooth.

Taste test - adjust as desired.

Finely chop your arugula. Fold it into the mixture - leave out a few bits for garnish.

Place in a 250 degree oven to heat for 25 minutes. Or stick in microwave until heated through (about 1-2 minutes)

Garnish dip with arugula, orange, dash of cayenne and a slight drizzle of good olive oil.

Serve warm with bread slices for dipping.