White Bean Dip with Kalamata Olives & Mint Recipe
Ingredients
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- White Bean Dip with Kalamata Olives & Mint
- 1 can (15 oz.) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1 clove garlic, roughly chopped
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp minced fresh mint leaves
- 1 1/2 oz. kalamata olives, minced (about 1/3 cup minced)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 602g | |
| Calories 941 | |
| Calories from Fat 543 | 58% |
| Total Fat 61.34g | 77% |
| Saturated Fat 8.7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2382mg | 99% |
| Potassium 1221mg | 35% |
| Total Carbs 75.45g | 20% |
| Dietary Fiber 27.3g | 91% |
| Sugars 9.31g | 6% |
| Protein 26.09g | 42% |
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