Tender cannellini beans, fresh dill, and yogurt combine to make this healthy, cool and creamy hummus. The perfect appetizer for a hot afternoon gathering, this easy to make, lighter version of hummus is full of big flavors and wonderfully delicious.

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Cannellini Bean & Dill Hummus

Tender cannellini beans, fresh dill, and yogurt combine to make this healthy, cool and creamy hummus. The perfect appetizer for a hot afternoon gathering, this easy to make, lighter version of hummus is full of big flavors and wonderfully delicious.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Indian

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 15 minutes minutes

Servings 8

Ingredients

• 2 15.5 ounce cans cannellini beans rinsed and drained
• ¼ cup plain yogurt
• 2 Tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 Tablespoon olive oil
• 3 Tablespoons fresh dill chopped
• 1 scallion finely sliced
• ¾ teaspoon cumin
• 1 ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¾ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

• Drain and rinse beans.
• Place all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until smooth and creamy.

Serve

• Chill and serve with vegetables, crackers, pita chips, or naan flat bread.

Notes

A hollowed out pepper makes a very fun way to serve this dip.

This hummus also makes a wonderful sandwich.

If you are looking for an easy appetizer idea, that is something other than ordinary, this spicy olive tapenade is perfect.  This tangy southern French paste is wonderful enjoyed on toasted bread, served as a dip, or used for a sandwich spread. The combination of olives, capers, and garlic give this dish an interesting flavor, making it a great way to offer something different at your next gathering.

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Olive Tapenade

This tangy southern French paste is wonderful enjoyed on toasted bread, served as a dip, or used for a sandwich spread. The combination of olives, capers, and garlic give this dish an interesting flavor, making it a great way to offer something different at your next gathering.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine French, Retro

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 15 minutes minutes

Servings 8

Ingredients

• 1½ cups black olives pitted
• ½ cup stuffed green olives
• 2 Tablespoons capers
• 1 Tablespoon garlic minced
• 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 3 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flake optional
• baguette sliced and toasted

Instructions

• Place all ingredients into a food processor and mix until paste like.

Serve

• Delicious with toasted bread or crackers.

Notes

This recipe is a spicy variation with the addition of red pepper.

Traditional tapenade is made with anchovies, I have not included them here, however feel free to add if you want.

Tapenade also makes a wonderful spread in a cold cut sandwich.