White Bean Dip (with Crudités)

Crudités are traditional French appetizers comprising sliced or whole raw vegetables which are sometimes dipped in vinaigrette or another dipping sauce.  Lots of freshly chopped herbs add zing to this healthy white bean dip. Serve with assorted vegetables, such as baby carrots, bell pepper strips, radishes, snow peas, broccoli and cauliflower florets.

8 servings, 1/4 cup each
Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 15-ounce can low or no-salt white beans, rinsed
• 3/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives

Preparation

1. Place beans, yogurt, feta, lemon juice, garlic salt and pepper in a food processor and puree until smooth. Add herbs; puree until incorporated. Chill until ready to serve.

*Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.

Nutrition

Per serving: 32 calories; 1 g fat ( 1 g sat , 0 g mono ); 4 mg cholesterol; 5 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 2 g protein; 1 g fiber; 167 mg sodium; 77 mg potassium.